Bistre (#3D2B1F) Color Meaning and Information

Bistre (#3D2B1F) Color Information

Bistre (#3D2B1F) RGB value is (61, 43, 31). The hex color red value is 61, green is 43, and blue is 31. Its HSL format shows a hue of 24°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 49 percent, 76 percent.

Bistre

#3D2B1F

rgb(61, 43, 31)

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Bistre (#3D2B1F) Color Meaning

Bistre (#3D2B1F) represents earthy grounding, resilience, and controlled depth. In color psychology, it promotes focus, disciplined thought, and deliberate engagement. Across cultures and history, Bistre (#3D2B1F) has been used in inks, traditional art, and natural dyes, symbolizing longevity, craftsmanship, and practical stability. From a spiritual perspective, Bistre (#3D2B1F) embodies rooted awareness, measured action, and reflective energy. It encourages mindful observation and grounded progress.

Color Conversion

Convert Bistre (#3D2B1F) 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

#3D2B1F

RGB

rgb(61, 43, 31)

HSL

hsl(24°, 33%, 18%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 30%, 49%, 76%)

HSV

hsv(24°, 49%, 24%)

XYZ

3.0357 2.8188 1.6804

Yxy

2.8188 0.4029 0.3741

Hunter Lab

16.7893 0.0556 0.0687

CIE-Lab

19.3030 6.4703 11.0728

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red61 / 255 (24%)

24%

Green43 / 255 (17%)

17%

Blue31 / 255 (12%)

12%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Yellow49 / 100 (49%)

49%

Key (Black)76 / 100 (76%)

76%

Color Variations

Bistre (#3D2B1F) 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

Bistre (#3D2B1F) 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 Bistre (#3D2B1F) 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:#3D2B1F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.43:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.43:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.43:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3D2B1F 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

Bistre (#3D2B1F)

protanopia

#353522

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3D2B1F;

Text Color

color: #3D2B1F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3D2B1F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3D2B1F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3D2B1F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D2B1F 0%, #291d15 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Bistre (#3D2B1F) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.