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#3E3B31 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3E3B31 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3E3B31 Color Information

#3E3B31 RGB value is (62, 59, 49). The hex color red value is 62, green is 59, and blue is 49. Its HSL format shows a hue of 46°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 5 percent, 21 percent, 76 percent.

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#3E3B31 Color Meaning

Color #3E3B31 signifies subtle growth, grounded reflection, and muted vitality. #3E3B31 deep green-gray evokes moss-covered rocks and shaded forests. Psychologically, color #3E3B31 encourages calm focus, practical thinking, and emotional balance. Designers often apply #3E3B31 for eco-conscious or subdued palettes. Symbolically, color #3E3B31 represents resilience, enduring stability, and natural wisdom. Cultural associations connect #3E3B31 to sustainability, agriculture, and heritage. Spiritually, color #3E3B31 embodies grounded awareness and steady renewal.

Color Conversion

Convert #3E3B31 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
#3E3B31
RGB
rgb(62, 59, 49)
HSL
hsl(46°, 12%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 5%, 21%, 76%)
HSV
hsv(46°, 21%, 24%)
XYZ
4.1049 4.3738 3.5336
Yxy
4.3738 0.3417 0.3641
Hunter Lab
20.9136 -0.0102 0.0757
CIE-Lab
24.8706 -0.7409 6.6722

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red62 / 255 (24%)
24%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue49 / 255 (19%)
19%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta5 / 100 (5%)
Yellow21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Key (Black)76 / 100 (76%)
76%

Color Variations

#3E3B31 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

#3E3B31 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 #3E3B31 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+)

11.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.20:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3E3B31 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

#3E3B31

protanopia

#3d3d33

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3E3B31;

Text Color

color: #3E3B31;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3E3B31;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3E3B3140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3E3B31;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3E3B31 0%, #292720 100%);

#3E3B31 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3E3B31 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.