Information about #3B0837 color

#3B0837 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B0837 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 8, 55) (23.1% red, 3.1% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 20 / 2 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B0837 is a energetic, saturated magenta that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Aubergine (#3D0734). Nearby in the Register you will also find Eggplant Purple (#430541) and Dark Plum (#3F012C).

In RGB terms — rgb(59, 8, 55) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3B0837 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3B0837 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B0837 color variations

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#3B0837 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 #3B0837

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

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Dark Plum color link
Dark Plum

#3F012C

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Jacaranda color link
Jacaranda

#2E0329

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Naga Purple color link
Naga Purple

#3F084E

Toledo color link
Toledo

#3A0020

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B0837
  • RGB59, 8, 55
  • CMYK0, 20, 2, 77
  • CSSrgb(59, 8, 55)
  • HSL305°, 76%, 13%
  • HSL Precise304.706°, 76.119%, 13.137%
  • HSV305°, 86%, 23%
  • HSB305°, 86%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.031
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.031, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.031, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.031, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB3.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B0837
  • DECIMAL ID3868727
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01