#3D2335 color
The hex color #3D2335 is a very dark, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 13.7% green and 20.8% blue (61, 35, 53).
Its hue angle is 318°, with 27% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 43% magenta, 13% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Castro (#44232F), a difference of 4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.09:1).
#3D2335 color codes
| HEX | #3D2335 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 35, 53) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 13.7%, 20.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(318, 27%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(318, 43%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 43%, 13%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(17.7, 15.67, -6.53) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(17.7, 16.97, 337.38) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.168, 2.451, 3.674) | |
| Decimal | 4006709 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D2335, 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 #3D2335 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D2335 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.09:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | 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 #3D2335 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#242936Protanopia
no red cones#2a2d34Deuteranopia
no green cones#402429Tritanopia
no blue cones#2b2b2bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d2335; }
.text { color: #3d2335; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d2335; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 35 53 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d2335, #3d2328); }
Similar colors
#44232fCastro#492a34Wine Tasting#391531Nightly Voyager#301934Dark Purple#43182fBlackberry#443240Voodoo#442244Purple Void#2c1620Black Cherry
Questions
- What color is #3D2335?
- #3D2335 is a very dark, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Castro. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D2335?
- The RGB value is 61, 35, 53: 61 red, 35 green and 53 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D2335?
- The complementary color is #233D2B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D2335?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 and white text 14.09:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.