#3B3C2B Color Meaning and Information

#3B3C2B Color Information

#3B3C2B RGB value is (59, 60, 43). The hex color red value is 59, green is 60, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 64°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 2 percent, 0 percent, 28 percent, 76 percent.

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#3B3C2B Color Meaning

Color #3B3C2B conveys deep rootedness, reflective calm, and deliberate focus. In color psychology, #3B3C2B fosters emotional stability, thoughtful observation, and grounded energy. Across cultures and history, color #3B3C2B has been used in textiles, traditional pigments, and decorative arts, symbolizing endurance, heritage, and natural harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #3B3C2B embodies steady awareness, patient reflection, and mindful grounding. #3B3C2B encourages thoughtful engagement and reflective action.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B3C2B 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

#3B3C2B

RGB

rgb(59, 60, 43)

HSL

hsl(64°, 17%, 20%)

CMYK

cmyk(2%, 0%, 28%, 76%)

HSV

hsv(64°, 28%, 24%)

XYZ

3.8555 4.3359 2.9192

Yxy

4.3359 0.3470 0.3902

Hunter Lab

20.8228 -0.0514 0.1106

CIE-Lab

24.7523 -3.8583 10.4033

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)

23%

Green60 / 255 (24%)

24%

Blue43 / 255 (17%)

17%

CMYK Values

Cyan2 / 100 (2%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Key (Black)76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Color Variations

#3B3C2B 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

#3B3C2B 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 #3B3C2B 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#3B3C2B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

11.25:1

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✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

11.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.25:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B3C2B 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

#3B3C2B

protanopia

#3b3b2f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B3C2B;

Text Color

color: #3B3C2B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B3C2B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B3C2B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B3C2B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B3C2B 0%, #27271c 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #3B3C2B in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.