Information about #3C333B color

#3C333B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3C333B falls into the Magenta Color Family — Desaturated, Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(60, 51, 59) — 23.5% red, 20% green, 23.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 4 / 0 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C333B is a muted, almost neutral neutral grey that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Disappearing Purple (#3F313A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Half Barbecue (#3C3537) and Smoky Charcoal (#3B3737).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(60, 51, 59)), which gives #3C333B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3C333B color variations

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#3C333B 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 #3C333B

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

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Xumo color link
Xumo

#413639

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Black Sheep color link
Black Sheep

#3E393A

Eclipse color link
Eclipse

#3F3939

Revolver color link
Revolver

#37363F

Platypus color link
Platypus

#3D3334

HLH SG Grey color link
HLH SG Grey

#383838

Rockstar color link
Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C333B
  • RGB60, 51, 59
  • CMYK0, 4, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(60, 51, 59)
  • HSL307°, 8%, 22%
  • HSL Precise306.667°, 8.108%, 21.765%
  • HSV307°, 15%, 24%
  • HSB307°, 15%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.200, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.200, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.200, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C333B
  • DECIMAL ID3945275
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01