Dark Red

The color #3B231B is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 59, 35, 27 and HSL values of 15°, 37%, 17%.

Color Values for #3B231B

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HEX:
#3B231B
RGB:
rgb(59,35,27) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(15,37%,17%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 41%, 54%, 77%) Copied!

Color Composition of #3B231B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #3B231B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 23.1%
Green: 13.7%
Blue: 10.6%

Contrast Analysis for #3B231B

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #3B231B

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #3B231B

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #3B231B

The complementary color for #3B231B is #1B333B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #3B231B

The analogous colors for #3B231B are #3B1B23 and #3B331B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #3B231B

The triadic colors for #3B231B are #1B3B23 and #231B3B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #3B231B

These are the darker variations of #3B231B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2F1C16 and #231510. This progression shows how #3B231B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #3B231B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #624F49 and #897B76. This progression shows how #3B231B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #3B231B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #3B231B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #3B231B

Companies and brands that incorporate #3B231B in their visual identity.

#3B231B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #3B231B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #3B231B is a dark red with RGB values of 59, 35, 27 and HSL values of 15°, 37%, 17%.

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