#3E2732 color
The hex color #3E2732 is a very dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 15.3% green and 19.6% blue (62, 39, 50).
Its hue angle is 331°, with 23% saturation and 20% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 37% magenta, 19% yellow and 76% black.
The closest named color is Wine Tasting (#492A34), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.63:1).
#3E2732 color codes
| HEX | #3E2732 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 39, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 15.3%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(331, 23%, 20%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(331, 37%, 24%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 37%, 19%, 76%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(18.82, 12.81, -2.73) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(18.82, 13.1, 347.98) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.288, 2.706, 3.366) | |
| Decimal | 4073266 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E2732, 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 #3E2732 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E2732 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | 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 #3E2732 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#292b32Protanopia
no red cones#2f2f31Deuteranopia
no green cones#41262bTritanopia
no blue cones#2e2e2eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e2732; }
.text { color: #3e2732; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e2732; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 39 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e2732, #3e2727); }
Similar colors
#492a34Wine Tasting#44232fCastro#443240Voodoo#372528Aubergine#2c1620Black Cherry#342931Melanzane#4a2d2fDark Roast#3b1921Bruised Plum
Closest common color name: Dark Purple.
Questions
- What color is #3E2732?
- #3E2732 is a very dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Wine Tasting. It belongs to the red family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E2732?
- The RGB value is 62, 39, 50: 62 red, 39 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E2732?
- The complementary color is #273E33, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E2732?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.54:1 and white text 13.63:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.