#3D2E38 color
The hex color #3D2E38 is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 18% green and 22% blue (61, 46, 56).
Its hue angle is 320°, with 14% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 8% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Voodoo (#443240), a difference of 2.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.76:1).
#3D2E38 color codes
| HEX | #3D2E38 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 46, 56) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 18%, 22%) | |
| HSL | hsl(320, 14%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(320, 25%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 8%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.95, 8.89, -3.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.95, 9.64, 337.23) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.615, 3.232, 4.174) | |
| Decimal | 4009528 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D2E38, 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 #3D2E38 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D2E38 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | 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 #3D2E38 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2e3138Protanopia
no red cones#323338Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f2e31Tritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d2e38; }
.text { color: #3d2e38; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d2e38; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 46 56 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d2e38, #3d2e31); }
Similar colors
#443240Voodoo#342931Melanzane#352b30Mystical Shadow#34282cSmoky Charcoal#403547Royal Decree#372528Aubergine#3b2b2cHavana#41373aVoid Wellness Coach
Closest common color name: Espresso.
Questions
- What color is #3D2E38?
- #3D2E38 is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Voodoo. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D2E38?
- The RGB value is 61, 46, 56: 61 red, 46 green and 56 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D2E38?
- The complementary color is #2E3D33, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D2E38?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 and white text 12.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.