Information about #3E2440 color

#3E2440 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3E2440 is classified in the Register under the Magenta Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(62, 36, 64) (24.3% red, 14.1% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 1 / 11 / 0 / 75 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3E2440 is a softly balanced electric magenta 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 almost identical to Deep Purple (#3A243B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Tarot (#38293D) and Passion (#3B2A39).

In RGB terms — rgb(62, 36, 64) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3E2440 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3E2440 color variations

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#3E2440 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 #3E2440

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

Deep Purple color link
Deep Purple

#3A243B

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Barossa color link
Barossa

#452E39

Zeppelin color link
Zeppelin

#382A34

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3E2440
  • RGB62, 36, 64
  • CMYK1, 11, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(62, 36, 64)
  • HSL296°, 28%, 20%
  • HSL Precise295.714°, 28%, 19.608%
  • HSV296°, 44%, 25%
  • HSB296°, 44%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.243, 0.141, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.243, 0.141, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.243, 0.141, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyMagenta
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3E2440
  • DECIMAL ID4072512
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01