Information about #3C5233 color

#3C5233 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C5233 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 82, 51) (23.5% red, 32.2% green, 20% blue), or CMYK 9 / 0 / 12 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #3C5233 reads as a calm, restrained chartreuse and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Fervent Green (#394F2B). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Butterfly Creek (#3C492F) and Pine Needle (#454D32).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(60, 82, 51)), which gives #3C5233 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3C5233 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.4:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — 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.

#3C5233 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#3C5233 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 #3C5233

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

Pine Needle color link
Pine Needle

#454D32

Rifle Green color link
Rifle Green

#444C38

Clover color link
Clover

#47562F

Greenback color link
Greenback

#44583B

Goblin color link
Goblin

#34533D

Mallard color link
Mallard

#3A4531

Lush color link
Lush

#354C28

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C5233
  • RGB60, 82, 51
  • CMYK9, 0, 12, 68
  • CSSrgb(60, 82, 51)
  • HSL103°, 23%, 26%
  • HSL Precise102.581°, 23.308%, 26.078%
  • HSV103°, 38%, 32%
  • HSB103°, 38%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.322, 0.200)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.322, 0.200, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.322, 0.200)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB32.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB20%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3C5233
  • DECIMAL ID3953203
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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