Information about #3E3C28 color

#3E3C28 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3E3C28 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(62, 60, 40) (24.3% red, 23.5% green, 15.7% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 9 / 76 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3E3C28 is a gently muted yellow 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 Bathurst (#3C4027). Nearby in the Register you will also find Green Kelp (#393D2A) and Birch (#3F3726).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(62, 60, 40)), which gives #3E3C28 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3E3C28 color variations

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#3E3C28 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 #3E3C28

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

Bathurst color link
Bathurst

#3C4027

Green Kelp color link
Green Kelp

#393D2A

Birch color link
Birch

#3F3726

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

Grasslands color link
Grasslands

#3D3D2E

Jacko Bean color link
Jacko Bean

#413628

El Paso color link
El Paso

#39392C

Longbush color link
Longbush

#413922

Mikado color link
Mikado

#3F3623

Blackwood color link
Blackwood

#3F372E

Log Cabin color link
Log Cabin

#393E2E

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3E3C28
  • RGB62, 60, 40
  • CMYK0, 1, 9, 76
  • CSSrgb(62, 60, 40)
  • HSL55°, 22%, 20%
  • HSL Precise54.545°, 21.569%, 20%
  • HSV55°, 35%, 24%
  • HSB55°, 35%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • GLSLvec3(0.243, 0.235, 0.157)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.243, 0.235, 0.157, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.243, 0.235, 0.157)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB15.7%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3E3C28
  • DECIMAL ID4078632
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01