Information about #3C3533 color

#3C3533 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3C3533 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(60, 53, 51) — 23.5% red, 20.8% green, 20% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 3 / 4 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C3533 is a muted, almost neutral neutral grey 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 a hair away from Kilamanjaro (#3A3532). Nearby in the Register you will also find Platypus (#3D3334) and Black Pepper (#3C3731).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(60, 53, 51)), which gives #3C3533 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3C3533 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3C3533 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3C3533 color variations

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#3C3533 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 #3C3533

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

Kilamanjaro color link
Kilamanjaro

#3A3532

Platypus color link
Platypus

#3D3334

Black Pepper color link
Black Pepper

#3C3731

Triple Dune color link
Triple Dune

#3A3833

Ironsand color link
Ironsand

#393735

Caffeine color link
Caffeine

#3C3135

Oil color link
Oil

#3B3131

Gondola color link
Gondola

#373332

#3C3533 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C3533
  • RGB60, 53, 51
  • CMYK0, 3, 4, 76
  • CSSrgb(60, 53, 51)
  • HSL13°, 8%, 22%
  • HSL Precise13.333°, 8.108%, 21.765%
  • HSV13°, 15%, 24%
  • HSB13°, 15%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.208, 0.200)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.208, 0.200, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.208, 0.200)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C3533
  • DECIMAL ID3945779
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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