Information about #3B1040 color

#3B1040 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B1040 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 16, 64) — 23.1% red, 6.3% green, 25.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 2 / 19 / 0 / 75. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3B1040 presents itself as a energetic, saturated magenta — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Eggplant Purple (#430541). Nearby in the Register you will also find Aubergine (#3D0734) and Blackcurrant (#2E183B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 16, 64)), which gives #3B1040 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 15.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #3B1040 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3B1040 color variations

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

#3B1040 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 #3B1040

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

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Naga Purple color link
Naga Purple

#3F084E

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B1040
  • RGB59, 16, 64
  • CMYK2, 19, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(59, 16, 64)
  • HSL294°, 60%, 16%
  • HSL Precise293.75°, 60%, 15.686%
  • HSV294°, 75%, 25%
  • HSB294°, 75%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.063
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.063, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.063, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.063, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB6.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B1040
  • DECIMAL ID3870784
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01