#3E3C38 Color Information

Hex color code: #3E3C38

The hex color #3E3C38 is a rich orange with RGB values of (62, 60, 56) and HSL of (40°, 5%, 23%). It is popular in mobile app design.

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Color NameDark Slate Gray

HEX

#3E3C38

RGB

62, 60, 56

HSL

40°, 5%, 23%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 10%, 76%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #3E3C38;
background-color: #3E3C38;
border-color: #3E3C38;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #3E3C38;
border: 2px solid #3E3C38;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#3E3C38]
text-[#3E3C38]
border-[#3E3C38]
shadow-[0_0_10px_3E3C38]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3E3C38, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #3E3C38; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #3E3C38; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #3E3C38; background-color: #3E3C3815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #3E3C3820; border-left: 4px solid #3E3C38; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #3E3C38; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #3E3C38 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

62, 60, 56

Red: 62 / Green: 60 / Blue: 56

HSL

40°, 5%, 23%

Hue: 40° / Saturation: 5% / Lightness: 23%

CMYK

0%, 3%, 10%, 76%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 3% / Yellow: 10% / Key: 76%

What color is #3E3C38?

#3E3C38 is a desaturated neutral associated with balance and subtlety.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

383A3E

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #3E3C38 to RGB:

rgb(62, 60, 56)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #3E3C38 to HSL:

hsl(40, 5%, 23%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #3E3C38 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 3%, 10%, 76%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

#3E3C38 is a dark orange color with RGB values of 62, 60, 56 and HSL of 40°, 5%, 23%. This desaturated neutral evokes balance and subtlety, making it suitable for widely used in graphic design. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #3E3C38 is #383A3E, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #3E3938.

Use #3E3C38 in CSS: color: #3E3C38 or background-color: #3E3C38. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #3E3C38

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 1.91:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #3E3C38?

#3E3C38 is a dark orange color - a desaturated neutral that evokes balance and subtlety.

What is the RGB value of #3E3C38?

#3E3C38 in RGB is (62, 60, 56) - 62 red, 60 green, and 56 blue.

How to use #3E3C38 in CSS?

Use #3E3C38 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #3E3C38?

#383A3E (complementary), #3E3938 (analogous), and #151513 (lighter shade) work well with #3E3C38.