Information about #3B492C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B492C is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 73, 44) (23.1% red, 28.6% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 11 / 71 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B492C is a mildly saturated yellow-green 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 almost identical to Butterfly Creek (#3C492F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Fervent Green (#394F2B) and Mallard (#3A4531).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(59, 73, 44)), which gives #3B492C its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B492C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3B492C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3B492C color variations

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#3B492C 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 #3B492C

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

#3B492C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B492C
  • RGB59, 73, 44
  • CMYK5, 0, 11, 71
  • CSSrgb(59, 73, 44)
  • HSL89°, 25%, 23%
  • HSL Precise88.966°, 24.786%, 22.941%
  • HSV89°, 40%, 29%
  • HSB89°, 40%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.286, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.286, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.286, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3B492C
  • DECIMAL ID3885356
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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