#3A2F2C color
The hex color #3A2F2C is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 18.4% green and 17.3% blue (58, 47, 44).
Its hue angle is 13°, with 14% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 19% magenta, 24% yellow and 77% black.
The closest named color is Mole (#392D2B), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.94:1).
#3A2F2C color codes
| HEX | #3A2F2C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 47, 44) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 18.4%, 17.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(13, 14%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(13, 24%, 23%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 19%, 24%, 77%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.5, 4.41, 3.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.5, 5.81, 40.72) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.216, 3.115, 2.814) | |
| Decimal | 3813164 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A2F2C, 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 #3A2F2C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3A2F2C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.94:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.62:1 | 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 #3A2F2C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#31302cProtanopia
no red cones#34322cDeuteranopia
no green cones#3d2e2eTritanopia
no blue cones#313131Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a2f2c; }
.text { color: #3a2f2c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a2f2c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 47 44 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a2f2c, #3a362c); }
Similar colors
#392d2bMole#3d322eSix Feet Under#3b2f2fSmoked Black Coffee#322c2bDiesel#3c3535After Dark#443736Cowboy#302621Wood Bark#312b27Noir
Closest common color name: Taupe.
Questions
- What color is #3A2F2C?
- #3A2F2C is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Mole. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A2F2C?
- The RGB value is 58, 47, 44: 58 red, 47 green and 44 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A2F2C?
- The complementary color is #2C373A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A2F2C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.62:1 and white text 12.94:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.