Information about #3E3046 color

#3E3046 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3E3046 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(62, 48, 70) — 24.3% red, 18.8% green, 27.5% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 9 / 0 / 73. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3E3046 is a gently muted violet that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Jagger (#3F2E4C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Martinique (#3C3748) and Ship Grey (#3E3A44).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(62, 48, 70)), which gives #3E3046 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3E3046 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3E3046 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3E3046 color variations

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#3E3046 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 #3E3046

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

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

Revolver color link
Revolver

#37363F

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Urban Legend color link
Urban Legend

#42333A

Rockstar color link
Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

#3E3046 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3E3046
  • RGB62, 48, 70
  • CMYK3, 9, 0, 73
  • CSSrgb(62, 48, 70)
  • HSL278°, 19%, 23%
  • HSL Precise278.182°, 18.644%, 23.137%
  • HSV278°, 31%, 27%
  • HSB278°, 31%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • GLSLvec3(0.243, 0.188, 0.275)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.243, 0.188, 0.275, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.243, 0.188, 0.275)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3E3046
  • DECIMAL ID4075590
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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