Information about #3C3841 color

#3C3841 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3C3841 falls into the Violet Color Family — Desaturated, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(60, 56, 65) — 23.5% red, 22% green, 25.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 4 / 0 / 75. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3C3841 presents itself as a muted, almost neutral neutral grey — one that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Ship Grey (#3E3A44). Nearby in the Register you will also find Black Marlin (#383740) and Rockstar (#3D3A3C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(60, 56, 65)), which gives #3C3841 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — 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.

#3C3841 color variations

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#3C3841 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 #3C3841

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

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

Rockstar color link
Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Revolver color link
Revolver

#37363F

Fuscous Grey color link
Fuscous Grey

#3C3B3C

Baltic Sea color link
Baltic Sea

#3C3D3E

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Atom color link
Atom

#373A3C

Black Sheep color link
Black Sheep

#3E393A

Vulcan color link
Vulcan

#36383C

Mine Shaft color link
Mine Shaft

#373E41

Iridium color link
Iridium

#3D3C3A

#3C3841 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C3841
  • RGB60, 56, 65
  • CMYK2, 4, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(60, 56, 65)
  • HSL267°, 7%, 24%
  • HSL Precise266.667°, 7.438%, 23.725%
  • HSV267°, 14%, 25%
  • HSB267°, 14%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.255
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.220, 0.255)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.220, 0.255, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.220, 0.255)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C3841
  • DECIMAL ID3946561
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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