#3C1123 color
The hex color #3C1123 is a very dark, moderate rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 6.7% green and 13.7% blue (60, 17, 35).
Its hue angle is 335°, with 56% saturation and 15% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 72% magenta, 42% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Chocolate Kiss (#3C1421), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.2:1).
#3C1123 color codes
| HEX | #3C1123 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 17, 35) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 6.7%, 13.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(335, 56%, 15%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(335, 72%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 72%, 42%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(12.5, 23.17, -1.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(12.5, 23.21, 356.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.367, 1.483, 1.751) | |
| Decimal | 3936547 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C1123, 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 #3C1123 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C1123 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | 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 #3C1123 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#181b24Protanopia
no red cones#242422Deuteranopia
no green cones#410d18Tritanopia
no blue cones#212121Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c1123; }
.text { color: #3c1123; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c1123; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 17 35 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c1123, #3c1511); }
Similar colors
#3c1421Chocolate Kiss#3e1825Black-Hearted#441122What We Do in the Shadows#43182fBlackberry#3b1921Bruised Plum#44232fCastro#391531Nightly Voyager#330022Vienna Roast
Closest common color name: Dark Purple.
Questions
- What color is #3C1123?
- #3C1123 is a very dark, moderate rose, closest to the named color Chocolate Kiss. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C1123?
- The RGB value is 60, 17, 35: 60 red, 17 green and 35 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C1123?
- The complementary color is #113C2A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C1123?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.3:1 and white text 16.2:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.