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#3E3B46 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3E3B46 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3E3B46 Color Information

#3E3B46 RGB value is (62, 59, 70). The hex color red value is 62, green is 59, and blue is 70. Its HSL format shows a hue of 256°, saturation of 9 percent, and lightness of25 percent. The CMYK process values are 11 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 73percent.

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#3E3B46 Color Meaning

Color #3E3B46 projects cool detachment, industrial precision, and shadowed neutrality. #3E3B46 dark grey-blue—named after the element but visually closer to storm clouds—absorbs attention without drama. Psychologically, color #3E3B46 creates visual hierarchy by receding, making #3E3B46 ideal for secondary text, navigation bars, and data-heavy interfaces where primary content must dominate. Unlike pure black, which can feel absolute, #3E3B46 retains subtle tonal complexity—hinting at depth beneath surface. In architecture and tech, #3E3B46 signals modernity without coldness. Spiritually, #3E3B46 represents discernment: knowing what to ignore so you can focus on what matters. Use color #3E3B46 when your design demands sophistication through subtraction, not addition.

Color Conversion

Convert #3E3B46 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
#3E3B46
RGB
rgb(62, 59, 70)
HSL
hsl(256°, 9%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(11%, 16%, 0%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(256°, 16%, 27%)
XYZ
4.6561 4.5943 6.4357
Yxy
4.5943 0.2968 0.2929
Hunter Lab
21.4343 0.0577 -0.0906
CIE-Lab
25.5461 3.8712 -6.2758

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red62 / 255 (24%)
24%
Green59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Blue70 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan11 / 100 (11%)
11%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#3E3B46 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

#3E3B46 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 #3E3B46 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+)

10.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.94:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3E3B46 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

#3E3B46

protanopia

#3d3d43

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3E3B46;

Text Color

color: #3E3B46;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3E3B46;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3E3B4640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3E3B46;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3E3B46 0%, #27252c 100%);

#3E3B46 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3E3B46 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.