#3F3539 color
The hex color #3F3539 is a dark, grayish rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 20.8% green and 22.4% blue (63, 53, 57).
Its hue angle is 336°, with 9% saturation and 23% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 16% magenta, 10% yellow and 75% black.
The closest named color is Void Wellness Coach (#41373A), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.8:1).
#3F3539 color codes
| HEX | #3F3539 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 53, 57) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 20.8%, 22.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(336, 9%, 23%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(336, 16%, 25%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 16%, 10%, 75%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(23.33, 5.27, -0.86) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(23.33, 5.34, 350.71) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.061, 3.898, 4.409) | |
| Decimal | 4142393 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F3539, 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 #3F3539 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F3539 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.78:1 | 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 #3F3539 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#363739Protanopia
no red cones#383839Deuteranopia
no green cones#413536Tritanopia
no blue cones#383838Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f3539; }
.text { color: #3f3539; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f3539; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 53 57 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f3539, #3f3635); }
Similar colors
#41373aVoid Wellness Coach#483c41Pitch Black#3c3535After Dark#3b2f2fSmoked Black Coffee#463d3eBlack Truffle#352b30Mystical Shadow#443736Cowboy#3f3939Eclipse
Closest common color name: Graphite.
Questions
- What color is #3F3539?
- #3F3539 is a dark, grayish rose, closest to the named color Void Wellness Coach. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F3539?
- The RGB value is 63, 53, 57: 63 red, 53 green and 57 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F3539?
- The complementary color is #353F3B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F3539?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 and white text 11.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.