Information about #3C3E21 color

#3C3E21 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3C3E21 falls into the Yellow Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(60, 62, 33) — 23.5% red, 24.3% green, 12.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 1 / 0 / 11 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C3E21 presents itself as a softly balanced yellow — one 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 a hair away from Bathurst (#3C4027). Nearby in the Register you will also find Longbush (#413922) and Lisbon Brown (#423921).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(60, 62, 33)), which gives #3C3E21 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #3C3E21 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3C3E21 color variations

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#3C3E21 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 #3C3E21

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

Bathurst color link
Bathurst

#3C4027

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Lisbon Brown color link
Lisbon Brown

#423921

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

Thatch Green color link
Thatch Green

#403D19

Birch color link
Birch

#3F3726

Green Kelp color link
Green Kelp

#393D2A

Madras color link
Madras

#473E23

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

#3C3E21 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C3E21
  • RGB60, 62, 33
  • CMYK1, 0, 11, 76
  • CSSrgb(60, 62, 33)
  • HSL64°, 31%, 19%
  • HSL Precise64.138°, 30.526%, 18.627%
  • HSV64°, 47%, 24%
  • HSB64°, 47%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.243, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.243, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.243, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C3E21
  • DECIMAL ID3948065
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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