Information about #38271D color

#38271D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #38271D is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 39, 29) (22% red, 15.3% green, 11.4% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 11 / 78 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #38271D reads as a mildly saturated warm orange and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cocoa Brown (#35281E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Treehouse (#3B2820) and Brown Pod (#3C241B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(56, 39, 29)), which gives #38271D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 14.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:78) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#38271D color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#38271D color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#38271D color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#38271D color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#38271D color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#391D1E

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#391D29

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#38271D 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
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#1D2F39
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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
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#1D2139
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#1D3936
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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
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#391D21
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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
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#1D3928
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#281D39
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#2F391D
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#1D2F39
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#281D39
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#21391D
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#1D2F39
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#361D39
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Nearest named colors to #38271D

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

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Hot Chocolate color link
Hot Chocolate

#3D2622

Black Magic color link
Black Magic

#332C22

Betel Nut Dye color link
Betel Nut Dye

#352925

Wood Bark color link
Wood Bark

#302621

Scorched Brown color link
Scorched Brown

#351F19

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

#38271D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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#38271D color image #38271D color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#38271D color image #38271D color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#38271D
  • RGB56, 39, 29
  • CMYK0, 7, 11, 78
  • CSSrgb(56, 39, 29)
  • HSL22°, 32%, 17%
  • HSL Precise22.222°, 31.765%, 16.667%
  • HSV22°, 48%, 22%
  • HSB22°, 48%, 22%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.114
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.153, 0.114)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.153, 0.114, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.153, 0.114)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Orange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID38271D
  • DECIMAL ID3680029
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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