Color swatch image showing #3B3C40 with RGB(59,60,64) values

#3B3C40 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3B3C40 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3B3C40 Color Information

#3B3C40 RGB value is (59, 60, 64). The hex color red value is 59, green is 60, and blue is 64. Its HSL format shows a hue of 228°, saturation of 4 percent, and lightness of 24 percent. The CMYK process values are 8 percent, 6 percent, 0 percent, 75 percent.

#3B3C40 color swatch
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#3B3C40 Color Meaning

Color #3B3C40 represents depth, grounded growth, and controlled vitality. In color psychology, #3B3C40 fosters reflective awareness, emotional stability, and balanced energy. Across cultures and history, color #3B3C40 has been used in textiles, ceremonial decoration, and traditional crafts, symbolizing endurance, rootedness, and subtle sophistication. From a spiritual perspective, color #3B3C40 embodies patient observation, mindful energy, and disciplined growth. #3B3C40 encourages conscious engagement with both inner and external environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B3C40 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
#3B3C40
RGB
rgb(59, 60, 64)
HSL
hsl(228°, 4%, 24%)
CMYK
cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 75%)
HSV
hsv(228°, 8%, 25%)
XYZ
4.3449 4.5317 5.4962
Yxy
4.5317 0.3023 0.3153
Hunter Lab
21.2878 0.0075 -0.0353
CIE-Lab
25.3566 0.5182 -2.6102

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green60 / 255 (24%)
24%
Blue64 / 255 (25%)
25%

CMYK Values

Cyan8 / 100 (8%)
Magenta6 / 100 (6%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)75 / 100 (75%)
75%

Color Variations

#3B3C40 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

#3B3C40 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 #3B3C40 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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#3B3C40

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

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

11.02:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B3C40 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

#3B3C40

protanopia

#3b3b3f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B3C40;

Text Color

color: #3B3C40;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B3C40;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B3C4040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B3C40;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B3C40 0%, #262629 100%);

#3B3C40 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3B3C40 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.