Information about #3B140D color

#3B140D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B140D is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with High Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 20, 13) (23.1% red, 7.8% green, 5.1% blue), or CMYK 0 / 15 / 18 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #3B140D reads as a vivid, lively warm red and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Sienna (#3C1414). Nearby in the Register you will also find Rebel (#3C1206) and Clinker (#371D09).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(59, 20, 13)), which gives #3B140D its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B140D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 16.3:1 (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. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3B140D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3B140D color variations

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

#3B140D 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 #3B140D

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

Dark Sienna color link
Dark Sienna

#3C1414

Rebel color link
Rebel

#3C1206

Clinker color link
Clinker

#371D09

Tamarind color link
Tamarind

#341515

Black Bean color link
Black Bean

#3D0C02

Deep Oak color link
Deep Oak

#412010

Vandalista color link
Vandalista

#310C16

Black Kite color link
Black Kite

#351E1C

French Puce color link
French Puce

#4E1609

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B140D
  • RGB59, 20, 13
  • CMYK0, 15, 18, 77
  • CSSrgb(59, 20, 13)
  • HSL9°, 64%, 14%
  • HSL Precise9.13°, 63.889%, 14.118%
  • HSV9°, 78%, 23%
  • HSB9°, 78%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.051
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.078, 0.051)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.078, 0.051, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.078, 0.051)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.1%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B140D
  • DECIMAL ID3871757
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01