Information about #3E2A28 color

#3E2A28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3E2A28 belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(62, 42, 40) — 24.3% red, 16.5% green, 15.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 8 / 9 / 76. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3E2A28 is a gently muted warm red that carries a shadowy depth. In practice it works well for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bark (#3E2F28). Nearby in the Register you will also find Havana (#3B2B2C) and Double Barista (#392C2A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(62, 42, 40)), which gives #3E2A28 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3E2A28 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 13.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.6:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:76) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3E2A28 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3E2A28 color variations

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#3E2A28 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 #3E2A28

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

Bark color link
Bark

#3E2F28

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Nala color link
Nala

#412F28

Sambuca color link
Sambuca

#3B2E25

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Cola color link
Cola

#3C3024

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Bushtrack color link
Bushtrack

#3A312A

#3E2A28 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3E2A28
  • RGB62, 42, 40
  • CMYK0, 8, 9, 76
  • CSSrgb(62, 42, 40)
  • HSL5°, 22%, 20%
  • HSL Precise5.455°, 21.569%, 20%
  • HSV5°, 35%, 24%
  • HSB5°, 35%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.243, 0.165, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.243, 0.165, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.243, 0.165, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Red
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3E2A28
  • DECIMAL ID4074024
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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