Information about #3F262C color

#3F262C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3F262C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(63, 38, 44) (24.7% red, 14.9% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 10 / 7 / 75 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3F262C presents itself as a calm, restrained red — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Fake Purple (#43242A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Crimson (#402327) and Havana (#3B2B2C).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(63, 38, 44)), which gives #3F262C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3F262C: 13.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.5:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3F262C is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3F262C color variations

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#3F262C 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 #3F262C

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

Fake Purple color link
Fake Purple

#43242A

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Jumpstart color link
Jumpstart

#3E2025

Bark color link
Bark

#3E2F28

Tempo color link
Tempo

#462B31

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

#3F262C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3F262C
  • RGB63, 38, 44
  • CMYK0, 10, 7, 75
  • CSSrgb(63, 38, 44)
  • HSL346°, 25%, 20%
  • HSL Precise345.6°, 24.752%, 19.804%
  • HSV346°, 40%, 25%
  • HSB346°, 40%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.247, 0.149, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.247, 0.149, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.247, 0.149, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3F262C
  • DECIMAL ID4138540
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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