Information about #3F272C color

#3F272C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3F272C is classified in the Register under the Red Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(63, 39, 44) (24.7% red, 15.3% green, 17.3% blue), or CMYK 0 / 9 / 7 / 75 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3F272C is a gently muted red that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Fake Purple (#43242A). Slightly further away sit Havana (#3B2B2C) and Dark Crimson (#402327).

In RGB terms — rgb(63, 39, 44) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. On this background, white text reaches a 13.7:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #3F272C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3F272C color variations

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#3F272C 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 #3F272C

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

Havana color link
Havana

#3B2B2C

Dark Crimson color link
Dark Crimson

#402327

Conundrum color link
Conundrum

#3C202C

Contraband color link
Contraband

#462429

Temptress color link
Temptress

#3C2126

Bark color link
Bark

#3E2F28

Nala color link
Nala

#412F28

Cave Rock color link
Cave Rock

#372C2C

Black Coffee color link
Black Coffee

#3B2F2F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3F272C
  • RGB63, 39, 44
  • CMYK0, 9, 7, 75
  • CSSrgb(63, 39, 44)
  • HSL348°, 24%, 20%
  • HSL Precise347.5°, 23.529%, 20%
  • HSV348°, 38%, 25%
  • HSB348°, 38%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.153
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • GLSLvec3(0.247, 0.153, 0.173)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.247, 0.153, 0.173, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.247, 0.153, 0.173)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB15.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB17.3%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3F272C
  • DECIMAL ID4138796
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01