#3A2024 color
The hex color #3A2024 is a very dark, desaturated red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 12.5% green and 14.1% blue (58, 32, 36).
Its hue angle is 351°, with 29% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 45% magenta, 38% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Bruised Plum (#3B1921), a difference of 3.5 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.87:1).
#3A2024 color codes
| HEX | #3A2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 32, 36) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 12.5%, 14.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(351, 29%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(351, 45%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 45%, 38%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(15.8, 13.2, 2.68) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(15.8, 13.47, 11.46) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.58, 2.06, 1.93) | |
| Decimal | 3809316 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A2024, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #3A2024 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A2024 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #3A2024 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#242424Protanopia
no red cones#2b2923Deuteranopia
no green cones#3e1e21Tritanopia
no blue cones#272727Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a2024; }
.text { color: #3a2024; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a2024; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 32 36 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a2024, #3a2920); }
Similar colors
#3b1921Bruised Plum#372528Aubergine#44232fCastro#4a2d2fDark Roast#492a34Wine Tasting#2c1620Black Cherry#3e2723Ethereal Espresso#4a2c2aBrown Coffee
Closest common color name: Espresso.
Questions
- What color is #3A2024?
- #3A2024 is a very dark, desaturated red, closest to the named color Bruised Plum. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A2024?
- The RGB value is 58, 32, 36: 58 red, 32 green and 36 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A2024?
- The complementary color is #203A36, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A2024?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.41:1 and white text 14.87:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.