#3C333A color
The hex color #3C333A is a dark, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 20% green and 22.7% blue (60, 51, 58).
Its hue angle is 313°, with 8% saturation and 22% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 15% magenta, 3% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Void Wellness Coach (#41373A), a difference of 2.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.16:1).
#3C333A color codes
| HEX | #3C333A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 51, 58) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 20%, 22.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(313, 8%, 22%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(313, 15%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 15%, 3%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(22.42, 5.52, -2.92) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(22.42, 6.24, 332.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.811, 3.634, 4.503) | |
| Decimal | 3945274 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C333A, 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 #3C333A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C333A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.16:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.73:1 | 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 #3C333A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#33353aProtanopia
no red cones#35363aDeuteranopia
no green cones#3d3335Tritanopia
no blue cones#363636Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c333a; }
.text { color: #3c333a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c333a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 51 58 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c333a, #3c3335); }
Similar colors
#41373aVoid Wellness Coach#352b30Mystical Shadow#393540Professor Plum#342931Melanzane#483c41Pitch Black#34282cSmoky Charcoal#3f3c43Tuxedo#3c393dMoonless Night
Closest common color name: Jet Black.
Questions
- What color is #3C333A?
- #3C333A is a dark, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Void Wellness Coach. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C333A?
- The RGB value is 60, 51, 58: 60 red, 51 green and 58 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C333A?
- The complementary color is #333C35, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C333A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 and white text 12.16:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.