Color swatch image showing #3B4447 with RGB(59,68,71) values

#3B4447 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3B4447 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3B4447 Color Information

#3B4447 RGB value is (59, 68, 71). The hex color red value is 59, green is 68, and blue is 71. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 9 percent, and lightness of 25 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 4 percent, 0 percent, 72 percent.

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#3B4447 Color Meaning

Color #3B4447 projects cool detachment, industrial precision, and shadowed neutrality. #3B4447 dark grey-blue—named after the element but visually closer to storm clouds—absorbs attention without drama. Psychologically, color #3B4447 creates visual hierarchy by receding, making #3B4447 ideal for secondary text, navigation bars, and data-heavy interfaces where primary content must dominate. Unlike pure black, which can feel absolute, #3B4447 retains subtle tonal complexity—hinting at depth beneath surface. In architecture and tech, #3B4447 signals modernity without coldness. Spiritually, #3B4447 represents discernment: knowing what to ignore so you can focus on what matters. Use color #3B4447 when your design demands sophistication through subtraction, not addition.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B4447 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
#3B4447
RGB
rgb(59, 68, 71)
HSL
hsl(195°, 9%, 25%)
CMYK
cmyk(17%, 4%, 0%, 72%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 17%, 28%)
XYZ
5.0081 5.5190 6.7626
Yxy
5.5190 0.2897 0.3192
Hunter Lab
23.4926 -0.0519 -0.0522
CIE-Lab
28.1649 -2.9180 -3.0575

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green68 / 255 (27%)
27%
Blue71 / 255 (28%)
28%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)
17%
Magenta4 / 100 (4%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)72 / 100 (72%)
72%

Color Variations

#3B4447 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

#3B4447 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 #3B4447 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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#3B4447

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

9.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

9.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

9.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B4447 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

#3B4447

protanopia

#3f3f46

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B4447;

Text Color

color: #3B4447;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B4447;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B444740;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B4447;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B4447 0%, #252a2c 100%);

#3B4447 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3B4447 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.