Information about #3B3039 color

#3B3039 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B3039 belongs to the Magenta Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(59, 48, 57) — 23.1% red, 18.8% green, 22.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 4 / 1 / 77. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #3B3039 reads as a calm, restrained magenta 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 almost identical to Disappearing Purple (#3F313A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Caffeine (#3C3135) and Valentino (#382C38).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(59, 48, 57)), which gives #3B3039 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B3039 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3B3039 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B3039 color variations

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#3B3039 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 #3B3039

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

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Platypus color link
Platypus

#3D3334

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Ironsand color link
Ironsand

#393735

#3B3039 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B3039
  • RGB59, 48, 57
  • CMYK0, 4, 1, 77
  • CSSrgb(59, 48, 57)
  • HSL311°, 10%, 21%
  • HSL Precise310.909°, 10.28%, 20.98%
  • HSV311°, 19%, 23%
  • HSB311°, 19%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.188, 0.224)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.188, 0.224, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.188, 0.224)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B3039
  • DECIMAL ID3878969
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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