Information about #3E3E2D color

#3E3E2D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3E3E2D is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(62, 62, 45) — 24.3% red, 24.3% green, 17.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 0 / 7 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3E3E2D presents itself as a calm, restrained golden yellow — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Grasslands (#3D3D2E). Nearby in the Register you will also find Scrub (#3D4031) and Log Cabin (#393E2E).

The recipe behind #3E3E2D is rgb(62, 62, 45), with red as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 10.9:1 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. No one has named #3E3E2D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3E3E2D color variations

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#3E3E2D 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 #3E3E2D

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

Grasslands color link
Grasslands

#3D3D2E

Scrub color link
Scrub

#3D4031

Log Cabin color link
Log Cabin

#393E2E

Green Kelp color link
Green Kelp

#393D2A

Bathurst color link
Bathurst

#3C4027

El Paso color link
El Paso

#39392C

Blackwood color link
Blackwood

#3F372E

Woodrush color link
Woodrush

#45402B

Triple Mondo color link
Triple Mondo

#40372A

Touch Wood color link
Touch Wood

#3A372E

Black Pepper color link
Black Pepper

#3C3731

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3E3E2D
  • RGB62, 62, 45
  • CMYK0, 0, 7, 76
  • CSSrgb(62, 62, 45)
  • HSL60°, 16%, 21%
  • HSL Precise60°, 15.888%, 20.98%
  • HSV60°, 27%, 24%
  • HSB60°, 27%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • GLSLvec3(0.243, 0.243, 0.176)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.243, 0.243, 0.176, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.243, 0.243, 0.176)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.6%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3E3E2D
  • DECIMAL ID4079149
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01