Color swatch image showing #3B3C29 with RGB(59,60,41) values

#3B3C29 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3B3C29 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3B3C29 Color Information

#3B3C29 RGB value is (59, 60, 41). The hex color red value is 59, green is 60, and blue is 41. Its HSL format shows a hue of 63°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 0 percent, 32 percent, 76 percent.

#3B3C29 color swatch
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#3B3C29 Color Meaning

Color #3B3C29 conveys deep rootedness, reflective calm, and deliberate focus. In color psychology, #3B3C29 fosters emotional stability, thoughtful observation, and grounded energy. Across cultures and history, color #3B3C29 has been used in textiles, traditional pigments, and decorative arts, symbolizing endurance, heritage, and natural harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #3B3C29 embodies steady awareness, patient reflection, and mindful grounding. #3B3C29 encourages thoughtful engagement and reflective action.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B3C29 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
#3B3C29
RGB
rgb(59, 60, 41)
HSL
hsl(63°, 19%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(2%, 0%, 32%, 76%)
HSV
hsv(63°, 32%, 24%)
XYZ
3.8197 4.3216 2.7307
Yxy
4.3216 0.3513 0.3975
Hunter Lab
20.7885 -0.0556 0.1210
CIE-Lab
24.7074 -4.1982 11.6435

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue41 / 255 (16%)
16%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Key (Black)76 / 100 (76%)
76%

Color Variations

#3B3C29 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

#3B3C29 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 #3B3C29 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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#3B3C29

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B3C29 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

#3B3C29

protanopia

#3b3b2e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B3C29;

Text Color

color: #3B3C29;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B3C29;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B3C2940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B3C29;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B3C29 0%, #27281b 100%);

#3B3C29 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3B3C29 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.