Information about #3C4946 color

#3C4946 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C4946 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 73, 70) (23.5% red, 28.6% green, 27.5% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 1 / 71 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3C4946 is a calm, restrained cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Mica (#3C4543). Nearby in the Register you will also find Isobar (#374846) and Hauraki (#3A4D49).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(60, 73, 70)), which gives #3C4946 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3C4946 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.2:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3C4946 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C4946 color variations

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#3C4946 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 #3C4946

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

Mica color link
Mica

#3C4543

Isobar color link
Isobar

#374846

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Pioneer color link
Pioneer

#394541

Arsenic color link
Arsenic

#3B444B

Outer Space color link
Outer Space

#414A4C

Liquid Metal color link
Liquid Metal

#3E4147

Half Foundry color link
Half Foundry

#3E4145

Canyon color link
Canyon

#434E46

#3C4946 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C4946
  • RGB60, 73, 70
  • CMYK5, 0, 1, 71
  • CSSrgb(60, 73, 70)
  • HSL166°, 10%, 26%
  • HSL Precise166.154°, 9.774%, 26.078%
  • HSV166°, 18%, 29%
  • HSB166°, 18%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.286, 0.275)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.286, 0.275, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.286, 0.275)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3C4946
  • DECIMAL ID3950918
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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