#3F2844 color
The hex color #3F2844 is a dark, desaturated magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 15.7% green and 26.7% blue (63, 40, 68).
Its hue angle is 289°, with 26% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 41% magenta, 0% yellow and 73% black.
The closest named color is Purple Void (#442244), a difference of 3.4 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.14:1).
#3F2844 color codes
| HEX | #3F2844 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 40, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 15.7%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(289, 26%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(289, 41%, 27%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 41%, 0%, 73%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.01, 16.52, -13.35) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.01, 21.24, 321.07) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.852, 2.992, 5.842) | |
| Decimal | 4139076 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F2844, 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 #3F2844 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F2844 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.14:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.6:1 | 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 #3F2844 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#242f45Protanopia
no red cones#2a3143Deuteranopia
no green cones#3f2b32Tritanopia
no blue cones#303030Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f2844; }
.text { color: #3f2844; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f2844; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 40 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f2844, #44283b); }
Similar colors
#442244Purple Void#4e334eShadow Purple#3c2f4eSanctum of Shadows#301934Dark Purple#4f284bMurasaki#3b193fCreatures of the Night#543254Purple Prose#42364cCall It a Night
Questions
- What color is #3F2844?
- #3F2844 is a dark, desaturated magenta, closest to the named color Purple Void. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F2844?
- The RGB value is 63, 40, 68: 63 red, 40 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F2844?
- The complementary color is #2D4428, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F2844?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.6:1 and white text 13.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.