1. blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Indian Ink

Color Indian Ink blue (#3c3f4a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Indian Ink blue (#3c3f4a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Indian Ink / #3c3f4a

The HTML HEX code is #3c3f4a. The corresponding color name is "Indian Ink". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 60%, Green (G): 63%, Blue (B): 74%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 19%, Magenta (M): 15%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 71%. In the HSL color space, #3c3f4a has a hue of 227°, saturation of 10%, and lightness of 26%. The HSV representation is 227° for hue, 19% for saturation, and 29% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 27, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -7. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 5, Z: 7. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2485, U (chrominance) = 0.0205, and V (chrominance) = -0.0115.

The decimal value of the color is 3948362. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #6A6F81 for a 20% lighter version and #0E0E11 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #3c3f4a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 9153 Kelvin (9153K).

The approximate wavelength of #3c3f4a is around 476.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Indian Ink (Hex: #3c3f4a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color Indian Ink (#3c3f4a) is reminiscent of the dark ink used in traditional Indian calligraphy. This deep hue shares similarities with the shade of nightfall, as it exudes an air of mystery and elegance. The rich, velvety tone of Indian Ink resembles the shadows cast by the towering trees in a dense forest. It also evokes images of polished charcoal, adding a touch of sophistication and depth to any design. This color blends seamlessly with a variety of palettes, making it a versatile choice for creating a sense of intrigue and refinement.

Tints and Shades of #3c3f4a HEX color (Indian Ink)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #3c3f4a, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #CECFD2
• #9E9FA5
• #6D6F77
• #3c3f4a
• #2D2F38
• #1E2025
• #0F1013
• #000000

Tones of Indian Ink (#3c3f4a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #3c3f4a, #575960 is the less saturated color, while #3c3f4a is the most saturated one.

• #575960
• #50535a
• #4a4c55
• #43464f
• #3c3f4a
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #3c3f4a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #3c3f4a; }

.text {color:#3c3f4a;}

.background {background-color:#3c3f4a;}

.border {border:1px solid #3c3f4a;}