Information about #3C4037 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C4037 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Desaturated and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 64, 55) (23.5% red, 25.1% green, 21.6% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 4 / 75 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #3C4037 reads as a muted, almost neutral grey and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Storeroom Brown (#3D4035). Nearby in the Register you will also find Zeus (#3B3C38) and Black Olive (#3B3C36).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(60, 64, 55)), which gives #3C4037 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 10.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3C4037 color variations

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#3C4037 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 #3C4037

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

Black Olive color link
Black Olive

#3B3C36

Zeus color link
Zeus

#3B3C38

Iridium color link
Iridium

#3D3C3A

Squall color link
Squall

#3A3B35

Scrub color link
Scrub

#3D4031

Fuscous Grey color link
Fuscous Grey

#3C3B3C

Possessed color link
Possessed

#373B38

Baltic Sea color link
Baltic Sea

#3C3D3E

#3C4037 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C4037
  • RGB60, 64, 55
  • CMYK2, 0, 4, 75
  • CSSrgb(60, 64, 55)
  • HSL87°, 8%, 23%
  • HSL Precise86.667°, 7.563%, 23.333%
  • HSV87°, 14%, 25%
  • HSB87°, 14%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.216
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.251, 0.216)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.251, 0.216, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.251, 0.216)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB21.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3C4037
  • DECIMAL ID3948599
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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