#3F2D31 color
The hex color #3F2D31 is a dark, grayish red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 17.6% green and 19.2% blue (63, 45, 49).
Its hue angle is 347°, with 17% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 29% magenta, 22% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Havana (#3B2B2C), a difference of 2.1 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.88:1).
#3F2D31 color codes
| HEX | #3F2D31 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 45, 49) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 17.6%, 19.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(347, 17%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(347, 29%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 29%, 22%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(20.66, 9.02, 0.67) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(20.66, 9.04, 4.25) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(3.543, 3.155, 3.328) | |
| Decimal | 4140337 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F2D31, 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 #3F2D31 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F2D31 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.63:1 | 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 #3F2D31 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2f3031Protanopia
no red cones#343331Deuteranopia
no green cones#422c2eTritanopia
no blue cones#323232Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f2d31; }
.text { color: #3f2d31; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f2d31; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 45 49 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f2d31, #3f322d); }
Similar colors
#3b2b2cHavana#372528Aubergine#34282cSmoky Charcoal#4b373aVibrant Vine#3b2f2fSmoked Black Coffee#352b30Mystical Shadow#342931Melanzane#4a2d2fDark Roast
Closest common color name: Espresso.
Questions
- What color is #3F2D31?
- #3F2D31 is a dark, grayish red, closest to the named color Havana. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F2D31?
- The RGB value is 63, 45, 49: 63 red, 45 green and 49 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F2D31?
- The complementary color is #2D3F3B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F2D31?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.63:1 and white text 12.88:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.