Information about #381C3E color

#381C3E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #381C3E is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(56, 28, 62) — 22% red, 11% green, 24.3% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 2 / 13 / 0 / 76. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#381C3E presents itself as a moderately toned purple-pink magenta — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Purple (#3A243B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Blackcurrant (#2E183B) and Upstage (#332033).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(56, 28, 62)), which gives #381C3E its character. If you plan to put text on a #381C3E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #381C3E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#381C3E color variations

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#381C3E color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #381C3E

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Rasputin color link
Rasputin

#2F2735

#381C3E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#381C3E
  • RGB56, 28, 62
  • CMYK2, 13, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(56, 28, 62)
  • HSL289°, 38%, 18%
  • HSL Precise289.412°, 37.778%, 17.647%
  • HSV289°, 55%, 24%
  • HSB289°, 55%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.110, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.110, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.110, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB11%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID381C3E
  • DECIMAL ID3677246
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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