Information about #3B2937 color

#3B2937 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B2937 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 41, 55) — 23.1% red, 16.1% green, 21.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 7 / 2 / 77. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3B2937 presents itself as a gently muted purple-pink 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 practically indistinguishable from Passion (#3B2A39). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chocolate Fish (#3A2833) and Zeppelin (#382A34).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(59, 41, 55)), which gives #3B2937 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3B2937 color variations

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#3B2937 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 #3B2937

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

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B2937
  • RGB59, 41, 55
  • CMYK0, 7, 2, 77
  • CSSrgb(59, 41, 55)
  • HSL313°, 18%, 20%
  • HSL Precise313.333°, 18%, 19.608%
  • HSV313°, 31%, 23%
  • HSB313°, 31%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.161, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.161, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.161, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B2937
  • DECIMAL ID3877175
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01