Information about #3C2235 color

#3C2235 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C2235 is classified in the Register under the Rose Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 34, 53) (23.5% red, 13.3% green, 20.8% blue), or CMYK 0 / 10 / 3 / 76 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #3C2235 reads as a softly balanced rose and carries a shadowy depth. Designers typically reach for tones like this for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Deep Purple (#3A243B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Chocolate Fish (#3A2833) and Zeppelin (#382A34).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(60, 34, 53)), which gives #3C2235 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3C2235 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 14.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3C2235 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C2235 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#3C2235 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 #3C2235

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

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Upstage color link
Upstage

#332033

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Melanzane color link
Melanzane

#342931

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Blackadder color link
Blackadder

#382D32

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C2235
  • RGB60, 34, 53
  • CMYK0, 10, 3, 76
  • CSSrgb(60, 34, 53)
  • HSL316°, 28%, 18%
  • HSL Precise316.154°, 27.66%, 18.431%
  • HSV316°, 43%, 24%
  • HSB316°, 43%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.133
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.133, 0.208)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.133, 0.208, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.133, 0.208)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20.8%
  • Color FamilyRose
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C2235
  • DECIMAL ID3940917
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01