Information about #3C1838 color

#3C1838 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C1838 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 24, 56) (23.5% red, 9.4% green, 22% blue), or CMYK 0 / 14 / 2 / 76 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #3C1838 reads as a pleasantly vivid purple-pink 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 very close to Blackberry (#43182F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Deep Purple (#3A243B) and Dark Purple (#301934).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(60, 24, 56)), which gives #3C1838 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3C1838 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3C1838 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3C1838 color variations

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#3C1838 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 #3C1838

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

Blackberry color link
Blackberry

#43182F

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Dark Purple color link
Dark Purple

#301934

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Ab Fab color link
Ab Fab

#321B2F

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Aubergine color link
Aubergine

#3D0734

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

#3C1838 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C1838
  • RGB60, 24, 56
  • CMYK0, 14, 2, 76
  • CSSrgb(60, 24, 56)
  • HSL307°, 43%, 16%
  • HSL Precise306.667°, 42.857%, 16.471%
  • HSV307°, 60%, 24%
  • HSB307°, 60%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.094
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.094, 0.220)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.094, 0.220, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.094, 0.220)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB9.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB22%
  • Color Family (Hue)Magenta
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C1838
  • DECIMAL ID3938360
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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