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#3D2B37 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3D2B37 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3D2B37 Color Information

#3D2B37 RGB value is (61, 43, 55). The hex color red value is 61, green is 43, and blue is 55. Its HSL format shows a hue of 320°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 10 percent, 76percent.

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#3D2B37 Color Meaning

Color #3D2B37 whispers rather than commands. #3D2B37 deep, desaturated red-brown evokes aged wine, leather-bound books, and twilight interiors. #3D2B37 carries the richness of tradition without ostentation—suggesting refinement earned through time, not display. Color #3D2B37 invites contemplation and sustained attention. Designers leverage its low chroma to create visual hierarchy without distraction. In luxury packaging or editorial design, #3D2B37 conveys exclusivity through restraint. Research shows that dark, warm neutrals like color #3D2B37 enhance perceived value when paired with matte finishes—triggering associations with heritage, craftsmanship, and quiet confidence. Historically, #3D2B37 tone appears in ecclesiastical robes and aristocratic furnishings, where #3D2B37 signaled dignity over dominance. Today, #3D2B37 grounds modern palettes that seek warmth without flash. Psychologically, color #3D2B37 offers emotional ballast—calming through familiarity rather than novelty. Color #3D2B37 doesn’t perform—#3D2B37 endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #3D2B37 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
#3D2B37
RGB
rgb(61, 43, 55)
HSL
hsl(320°, 17%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 10%, 76%)
HSV
hsv(320°, 30%, 24%)
XYZ
3.4779 2.9957 4.0093
Yxy
2.9957 0.3318 0.2858
Hunter Lab
17.3081 0.1015 -0.0381
CIE-Lab
20.0266 10.7088 -4.4228

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red61 / 255 (24%)
24%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue55 / 255 (22%)
22%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow10 / 100 (10%)
Key (Black)76 / 100 (76%)
76%

Color Variations

#3D2B37 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

#3D2B37 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 #3D2B37 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.13:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3D2B37 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

#3D2B37

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3D2B37;

Text Color

color: #3D2B37;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3D2B37;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3D2B3740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3D2B37;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D2B37 0%, #271c24 100%);

#3D2B37 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3D2B37 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.