#3D2D25 color
The hex color #3D2D25 is a very dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 17.6% green and 14.5% blue (61, 45, 37).
Its hue angle is 20°, with 24% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 39% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is English Walnut (#3E2B23), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.12:1).
#3D2D25 color codes
| HEX | #3D2D25 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 45, 37) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 17.6%, 14.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(20, 24%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(20, 39%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 39%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.05, 5.99, 8.01) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.05, 10, 53.21) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.197, 3.003, 2.161) | |
| Decimal | 4009253 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D2D25, 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 #3D2D25 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D2D25 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | 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 #3D2D25 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#312e24Protanopia
no red cones#353225Deuteranopia
no green cones#412a2bTritanopia
no blue cones#303030Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d2d25; }
.text { color: #3d2d25; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d2d25; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 45 37 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d2d25, #3d3925); }
Similar colors
#3e2b23English Walnut#3c2f23Cola#45362bDark Rum#3d322eSix Feet Under#392d2bMole#473933Film Noir#302621Wood Bark#45392fBatch Brew
Closest common color name: Taupe.
Questions
- What color is #3D2D25?
- #3D2D25 is a very dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color English Walnut. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D2D25?
- The RGB value is 61, 45, 37: 61 red, 45 green and 37 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D2D25?
- The complementary color is #25353D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D2D25?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.6:1 and white text 13.12:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.