#3D3225 color
The hex color #3D3225 is a very dark, grayish orange.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 19.6% green and 14.5% blue (61, 50, 37).
Its hue angle is 32°, with 24% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 18% magenta, 39% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Cola (#3C2F23), a difference of 1.8 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.49:1).
#3D3225 color codes
| HEX | #3D3225 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 50, 37) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 19.6%, 14.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(32, 24%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(32, 39%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 18%, 39%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.61, 2.64, 10.13) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.61, 10.47, 75.39) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.399, 3.407, 2.228) | |
| Decimal | 4010533 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3D3225, 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 #3D3225 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3D3225 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.49:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.68:1 | 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 #3D3225 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#363224Protanopia
no red cones#393525Deuteranopia
no green cones#412f2fTritanopia
no blue cones#343434Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d3225; }
.text { color: #3d3225; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d3225; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 50 37 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d3225, #3c3d25); }
Similar colors
#3c2f23Cola#393227Creole#45392fBatch Brew#45362bDark Rum#483c32Taupe#3d322eSix Feet Under#473933Film Noir#312b27Noir
Questions
- What color is #3D3225?
- #3D3225 is a very dark, grayish orange, closest to the named color Cola. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3D3225?
- The RGB value is 61, 50, 37: 61 red, 50 green and 37 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3D3225?
- The complementary color is #25303D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D3225?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 and white text 12.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.