Dark Purple

The color #3C2942 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 60, 41, 66 and HSL values of 286°, 23%, 21%.

Color Values for #3C2942

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HEX:
#3C2942
RGB:
rgb(60,41,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(286,23%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 38%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #3C2942

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #3C2942. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 23.5%
Green: 16.1%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #3C2942

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 #3C2942

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #3C2942

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

Complementary Colors for #3C2942

The complementary color for #3C2942 is #2F4229. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #3C2942

The analogous colors for #3C2942 are #302942 and #42293B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #3C2942

The triadic colors for #3C2942 are #423C29 and #29423C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #3C2942

These are the darker variations of #3C2942. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #302135 and #241928. This progression shows how #3C2942 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #3C2942

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #635468 and #8A7F8E. This progression shows how #3C2942. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #3C2942

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #3C2942. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #3C2942

Companies and brands that incorporate #3C2942 in their visual identity.

#3C2942 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #3C2942. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #3C2942 is a dark purple with RGB values of 60, 41, 66 and HSL values of 286°, 23%, 21%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #3C2942 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.