Information about #3B262D color

#3B262D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B262D is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 38, 45) (23.1% red, 14.9% green, 17.6% blue), or CMYK 0 / 8 / 5 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #3B262D reads as a gently muted rose 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 Havana (#3B2B2C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Conundrum (#3C202C) and Chocolate Fish (#3A2833).

In RGB terms — rgb(59, 38, 45) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3B262D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:77), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3B262D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3B262D color variations

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#3B262D 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 #3B262D

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

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

#3B262D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B262D
  • RGB59, 38, 45
  • CMYK0, 8, 5, 77
  • CSSrgb(59, 38, 45)
  • HSL340°, 22%, 19%
  • HSL Precise340°, 21.649%, 19.02%
  • HSV340°, 36%, 23%
  • HSB340°, 36%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.149, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.149, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.149, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Rose
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B262D
  • DECIMAL ID3876397
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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