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HEX 3B414A - #3B414A, RGB(59,65,74) Color


Color Name: Charcoal*
Hex Color Code: #3B414A
RGB Color Code: RGB(59, 65, 74)
CMYK Values*: 20.3%, 12.2%, 0.0%, 71.0%



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What color is 3B414A?

The RGB color code for color number #3B414A is RGB(59, 65, 74). In the RGB color model, #3B414A has a red value of 59, a green value of 65, and a blue value of 74. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 20.3% cyan, 12.2% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 71.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 216° (degrees), 11.3 % saturation, and 26.1 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3B414A has a hue of 216° (degrees), 20.3 % saturation and 29.0 % brightness/value.



Color 3B414A is cool or warm?

Color 3B414A is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3B414A? (For interior and product design)

3B414A has an LRV of nearly 5. By LRV value, it is a dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#3B414A

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Is #3B414A Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3B414A meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #3B414A color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(59, 65, 74)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Green
65 (25.5%)
Blue
74 (29.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
20.27%
Magenta
12.16%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
70.98%

HSL

HSL(216deg, 11.3 %, 26.1 %)

Hue
216°
Saturation
11.28 %.
Lightness
26.08 %.

RYB

RYB(139, 151, 172)
Red
139 (54.4%)
Yellow
151 (59.0%)
Blue
172 (67.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
216°
Saturation
20.27 %.
Brightness / Value
29.02 %.

HWB

H: 216°

W: 23.14 %

B: 70.98 %

XYZ

X : 4.93

Y : 5.2

Z : 7.22

YXY

Y1 : 5.2

X : 0.28

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 76.86%

M : 74.51%

Y : 70.98%


LRV

~ 5.2 %

Munsell Color System

0.5PB 2.6/1.1

CIE-Lab

L : 27.31

A : -0.21

B : -6.29

CIE-Lch

L : 27.31

C : 6.29

H : 268.04

CIE-Luv

L : 27.31

U : -3.35

V : -7.39

Hunter-Lab

L : 22.81

A : -1.35

B : -2.8






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #3B414A

Here are the colors similar to 3B414A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#353839
Onyx
ΔE - 5.51 (94.5% similar)
#3F3F3F
Shadow Gray
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3B414A.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3B414A.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3B414A.

#333F48
PANTONE 432 C
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#41474B
PANTONE 10393 C
ΔE - 3.63 (96.4% similar)
#3F4444
PANTONE 446 C
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#3D3A3E
PANTONE 8602 C
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)

RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 3B414A.

#383E42
RAL 7016 - Anthracite Gray
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#45494E
RAL 7024 - Graphite Gray
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)
#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 4.84 (95.2% similar)
#374345
RAL 7026 - Granite Gray
ΔE - 6.10 (93.9% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 3B414A.

#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
#323638
BS 18-B-27 - Grey
ΔE - 5.45 (94.6% similar)
#444444
BS 16-A-11 - Grey
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Paint color for Hex #3B414A

Here are the paint colors similar to 3B414A. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3B414A similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3B414A to Sherwin Williams

#3D4450
Charcoal Blue (SW 2739)
ΔE - 1.83 (98.2% similar)
#44484D
Cyberspace (SW 7076)
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#3E4B54
Sea Serpent (SW 7615)
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3B414A similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3B414A to Valspar

#343E49
Gotham Gray (4009-3)
ΔE - 2.15 (97.8% similar)
#39444D
Dutch Licorice (4008-4C)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#3A4044
Chimney Smoke (4010-1)
ΔE - 3.13 (96.9% similar)
#424D58
Rogue Blue (5009-2)
ΔE - 4.33 (95.7% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3B414A similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3B414A to Benjamin Moore

#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 2.63 (97.4% similar)
#373C41
Soot (2129-20)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)
#33383E
After Midnight (CSP-630)
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
#434B56
Hale Navy (HC-154)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3B414A similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3B414A to PPG Paints

#404149
Napoleon (PPG1013-7)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 4.47 (95.5% similar)
#3F4C5A
Cavalry (PPG1041-7)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#474C50
Witchcraft (PPG1037-7)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3B414A similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3B414A to Dunn-Edwards

#3F4855
Parisian Night (DEA 184)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#414549
Stargazing (DE 6336)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#45494D
Salem Black (DE 6343)
ΔE - 3.92 (96.1% similar)
#444D56
Deepest Sea (DE 5825)
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3B414A similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3B414A to Behr

#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
#3E474C
Winter Way (PPU25-23)
ΔE - 3.82 (96.2% similar)
#464E5A
Secret Society (MQ5-10)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 3B414A similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #3B414A to Farrow & Ball

#45494C
Railings (31)
ΔE - 4.37 (95.6% similar)
#454749
Off-Black (57)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#3F4D57
Hague Blue (30)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#3D3C3C
Pitch Black (256)
ΔE - 5.94 (94.1% similar)







Color Combinations


#3B414A color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



3B414A
Charcoal*

4A443B
Dark Lava*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #3B414A?

Color that best contrast with #3B414A is #4A443B, color name is Dark Lava*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #3B414A?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3B414A is #4A443B, color name is Dark Lava*.





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