Information about #3B143E color

#3B143E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B143E belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(59, 20, 62) — 23.1% red, 7.8% green, 24.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 1 / 16 / 0 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B143E is a confidently colored 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 a near neighbor of Blackcurrant (#2E183B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dark Purple (#301934) and Deep Purple (#3A243B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 20, 62)), which gives #3B143E its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B143E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3B143E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B143E color variations

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#3B143E 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 #3B143E

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

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

Naga Purple color link
Naga Purple

#3F084E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B143E
  • RGB59, 20, 62
  • CMYK1, 16, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(59, 20, 62)
  • HSL296°, 51%, 16%
  • HSL Precise295.714°, 51.22%, 16.078%
  • HSV296°, 68%, 24%
  • HSB296°, 68%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.078
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.078, 0.243)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.078, 0.243, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.078, 0.243)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB7.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB24.3%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B143E
  • DECIMAL ID3871806
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01