Information about #3B4844 color

#3B4844 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B4844 is classified in the Register under the Spring Green Color Family, with Desaturated and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 72, 68) — 23.1% red, 28.2% green, 26.7% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 5 / 0 / 2 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B4844 presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Mica (#3C4543). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Isobar (#374846) and Pioneer (#394541).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(59, 72, 68)), which gives #3B4844 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B4844 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3B4844 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3B4844 color variations

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#3B4844 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 #3B4844

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

Mica color link
Mica

#3C4543

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Pioneer color link
Pioneer

#394541

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Half Foundry color link
Half Foundry

#3E4145

Arsenic color link
Arsenic

#3B444B

Liquid Metal color link
Liquid Metal

#3E4147

Jurassic color link
Jurassic

#37443E

Charade color link
Charade

#394043

Tali Green color link
Tali Green

#39453C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B4844
  • RGB59, 72, 68
  • CMYK5, 0, 2, 72
  • CSSrgb(59, 72, 68)
  • HSL162°, 10%, 26%
  • HSL Precise161.538°, 9.924%, 25.686%
  • HSV162°, 18%, 28%
  • HSB162°, 18%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.282
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.282, 0.267)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.282, 0.267, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.282, 0.267)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
  • Color FamilySpring Green
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B4844
  • DECIMAL ID3885124
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01