#3D2D2E color
The hex color #3D2D2E is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 17.6% green and 18% blue (61, 45, 46).
Its hue angle is 356°, with 15% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 26% magenta, 25% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Havana (#3B2B2C), a difference of 0.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.02:1).
#3D2D2E color codes
| HEX | #3D2D2E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 45, 46) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 17.6%, 18%) | |
| HSL | hsl(356, 15%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(356, 26%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 26%, 25%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.31, 7.54, 2.2) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.31, 7.85, 16.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.356, 3.066, 2.999) | |
| Decimal | 4009262 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D2D2E, 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 #3D2D2E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D2D2E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.02:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.61:1 | 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 #3D2D2E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#302f2eProtanopia
no red cones#33322eDeuteranopia
no green cones#402c2dTritanopia
no blue cones#313131Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d2d2e; }
.text { color: #3d2d2e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d2d2e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 45 46 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d2d2e, #3d342d); }
Similar colors
#3b2b2cHavana#3b2f2fSmoked Black Coffee#372528Aubergine#392d2bMole#34282cSmoky Charcoal#443736Cowboy#352b30Mystical Shadow#4b373aVibrant Vine
Closest common color name: Espresso.
Questions
- What color is #3D2D2E?
- #3D2D2E is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Havana. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D2D2E?
- The RGB value is 61, 45, 46: 61 red, 45 green and 46 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D2D2E?
- The complementary color is #2D3D3C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D2D2E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 and white text 13.02:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.