#3E000E color
The hex color #3E000E is a very dark, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 0% green and 5.5% blue (62, 0, 14).
Its hue angle is 346°, with 100% saturation and 12% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 77% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is 3AM Breakup (#330404), a difference of 3.6 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.34:1).
#3E000E color codes
| HEX | #3E000E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 0, 14) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 0%, 5.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(346, 100%, 12%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(346, 100%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 77%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(9.45, 29.84, 8.99) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(9.45, 31.17, 16.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.066, 1.056, 0.51) | |
| Decimal | 4063246 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E000E, 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 #3E000E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E000E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.34:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.21:1 | 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 #3E000E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#13120eProtanopia
no red cones#231f0cDeuteranopia
no green cones#450005Tritanopia
no blue cones#1a1a1aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e000e; }
.text { color: #3e000e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e000e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 0 14 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e000e, #3e1100); }
Similar colors
#3304043AM Breakup#2e0303Nether#441111English Breakfast#441122What We Do in the Shadows#4a0000Oxblood#3c1421Chocolate Kiss#4a120dMinotaur Hide#3b1921Bruised Plum
Questions
- What color is #3E000E?
- #3E000E is a very dark, vivid red, closest to the named color 3AM Breakup. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E000E?
- The RGB value is 62, 0, 14: 62 red, 0 green and 14 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E000E?
- The complementary color is #003E30, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E000E?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.21:1 and white text 17.34:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.