Color swatch image showing #3B3326 with RGB(59,51,38) values

#3B3326 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3B3326 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3B3326 Color Information

#3B3326 RGB value is (59, 51, 38). The hex color red value is 59, green is 51, and blue is 38. Its HSL format shows a hue of 37°, saturation of 22 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 14 percent, 36 percent, 77 percent.

#3B3326 color swatch
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#3B3326 Color Meaning

Color #3B3326 conveys natural grounding, composure, and stable energy. In color psychology, #3B3326 encourages measured thinking, emotional regulation, and reflective focus. Across cultures and history, color #3B3326 is seen in traditional textiles, natural landscapes, and pigment use, symbolizing resilience, harmony, and earthy connection. From a spiritual perspective, color #3B3326 embodies mindful awareness, deliberate observation, and balanced grounding. #3B3326 supports thoughtful reflection and intentional engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B3326 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#3B3326
RGB
rgb(59, 51, 38)
HSL
hsl(37°, 22%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 36%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(37°, 36%, 23%)
XYZ
3.3373 3.4374 2.3213
Yxy
3.4374 0.3669 0.3779
Hunter Lab
18.5402 0.0121 0.0777
CIE-Lab
21.7168 1.1556 9.5722

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue38 / 255 (15%)
15%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow36 / 100 (36%)
36%
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#3B3326 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#3B3326 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #3B3326 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#3B3326

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

12.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B3326 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#3B3326

protanopia

#383729

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B3326;

Text Color

color: #3B3326;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B3326;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B332640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B3326;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B3326 0%, #272219 100%);

#3B3326 Color FAQs

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