Color swatch image showing #3B3322 with RGB(59,51,34) values

#3B3322 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3B3322 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3B3322 Color Information

#3B3322 RGB value is (59, 51, 34). The hex color red value is 59, green is 51, and blue is 34. Its HSL format shows a hue of 41°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 14 percent, 42 percent, 77 percent.

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#3B3322 Color Meaning

Color #3B3322 embodies the hush of dense forest floors and weathered canvas. #3B3322 near-umber green-brown absorbs light rather than reflects #3B3322, suggesting endurance through obscurity. Color #3B3322 doesn’t seek attention—#3B3322 survives #3B3322. Designers use color #3B3322 in tactical branding, heritage workwear, and archival typography where function eclipses form. Unlike brighter olives that flirt with vibrancy, color #3B3322 leans into its brown base, evoking mud-streaked gear and sun-bleached maps. Its low luminance reduces visual noise in complex interfaces, making #3B3322 ideal for background elements in data-dense environments. Color #3B3322 supports without distracting—like a well-worn strap or a trusted field notebook. Culturally, #3B3322 ties to mid-century military logistics and analog exploration. Modern reinterpretations use color #3B3322 to signal rugged authenticity in outdoor tech and sustainable fashion. Paired with bone white or oxidized copper, color #3B3322 creates palettes that feel excavated, not designed—rooted in use, not trend.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B3322 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
#3B3322
RGB
rgb(59, 51, 34)
HSL
hsl(41°, 27%, 18%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 14%, 42%, 77%)
HSV
hsv(41°, 42%, 23%)
XYZ
3.2762 3.4130 1.9995
Yxy
3.4130 0.3771 0.3928
Hunter Lab
18.4743 0.0055 0.0935
CIE-Lab
21.6272 0.5362 12.1092

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Blue34 / 255 (13%)
13%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Key (Black)77 / 100 (77%)
77%

Color Variations

#3B3322 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

#3B3322 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 #3B3322 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+)

12.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

12.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

12.48:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B3322 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

#3B3322

protanopia

#383726

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B3322;

Text Color

color: #3B3322;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B3322;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B332240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B3322;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B3322 0%, #272217 100%);

#3B3322 Color FAQs

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