Information about #3F2A1C color

#3F2A1C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3F2A1C is classified in the Register under the Orange Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(63, 42, 28) — 24.7% red, 16.5% green, 11% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 8 / 14 / 75. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3F2A1C presents itself as a mildly saturated orange — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Bistre (#3D2B1F). Slightly further away sit Treehouse (#3B2820) and Brown Pod (#3C241B).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(63, 42, 28)), which gives #3F2A1C its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:75), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #3F2A1C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3F2A1C color variations

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#3F2A1C 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 #3F2A1C

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

Bistre color link
Bistre

#3D2B1F

Treehouse color link
Treehouse

#3B2820

Brown Pod color link
Brown Pod

#3C241B

Short Black color link
Short Black

#42231B

Iroko color link
Iroko

#433120

Digeridoo color link
Digeridoo

#452924

Cocoa Brown color link
Cocoa Brown

#35281E

Cola color link
Cola

#3C3024

Toorak color link
Toorak

#392523

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3F2A1C
  • RGB63, 42, 28
  • CMYK0, 8, 14, 75
  • CSSrgb(63, 42, 28)
  • HSL24°, 38%, 18%
  • HSL Precise24°, 38.462%, 17.843%
  • HSV24°, 56%, 25%
  • HSB24°, 56%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.165
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.110
  • GLSLvec3(0.247, 0.165, 0.110)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.247, 0.165, 0.110, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.247, 0.165, 0.110)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB11%
  • Color FamilyOrange
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID3F2A1C
  • DECIMAL ID4139548
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01