Color swatch image showing #3D2B2B with RGB(61,43,43) values

#3D2B2B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3D2B2B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3D2B2B Color Information

#3D2B2B RGB value is (61, 43, 43). The hex color red value is 61, green is 43, and blue is 43. Its HSL format shows a hue of 0°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of 20 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 30 percent, 30 percent, 76 percent.

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#3D2B2B Color Meaning

Color #3D2B2B whispers rather than commands. #3D2B2B deep, desaturated red-brown evokes aged wine, leather-bound books, and twilight interiors. #3D2B2B carries the richness of tradition without ostentation—suggesting refinement earned through time, not display. Color #3D2B2B invites contemplation and sustained attention. Designers leverage its low chroma to create visual hierarchy without distraction. In luxury packaging or editorial design, #3D2B2B conveys exclusivity through restraint. Research shows that dark, warm neutrals like color #3D2B2B enhance perceived value when paired with matte finishes—triggering associations with heritage, craftsmanship, and quiet confidence. Historically, #3D2B2B tone appears in ecclesiastical robes and aristocratic furnishings, where #3D2B2B signaled dignity over dominance. Today, #3D2B2B grounds modern palettes that seek warmth without flash. Psychologically, color #3D2B2B offers emotional ballast—calming through familiarity rather than novelty. Color #3D2B2B doesn’t perform—#3D2B2B endures.

Color Conversion

Convert #3D2B2B 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
#3D2B2B
RGB
rgb(61, 43, 43)
HSL
hsl(0°, 17%, 20%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 30%, 30%, 76%)
HSV
hsv(0°, 30%, 24%)
XYZ
3.2244 2.8943 2.6742
Yxy
2.8943 0.3667 0.3292
Hunter Lab
17.0126 0.0749 0.0239
CIE-Lab
19.6154 8.3454 3.2703

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red61 / 255 (24%)
24%
Green43 / 255 (17%)
17%
Blue43 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Key (Black)76 / 100 (76%)
76%

Color Variations

#3D2B2B 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

#3D2B2B 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 #3D2B2B 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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#3D2B2B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.30:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3D2B2B 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

#3D2B2B

protanopia

#35352b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3D2B2B;

Text Color

color: #3D2B2B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3D2B2B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3D2B2B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3D2B2B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3D2B2B 0%, #271c1c 100%);

#3D2B2B Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3D2B2B color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.