1. grays
2. dark-muteds
3. Tamahagane

Color Tamahagane gray (#3b3f40):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Tamahagane gray (#3b3f40):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Tamahagane / #3b3f40

The HTML HEX code is #3b3f40. The corresponding color name is "Tamahagane". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 59%, Green (G): 63%, Blue (B): 64%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 8%, Magenta (M): 2%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 75%. In the HSL color space, #3b3f40 has a hue of 192°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 24%. The HSV representation is 192° for hue, 8% for saturation, and 25% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 26, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -1. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 5, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2428, U (chrominance) = 0.0040, and V (chrominance) = -0.0100.

The decimal value of the color is 3882816. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #6C7375 for a 20% lighter version and #0A0A0B for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #3b3f40, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 7138 Kelvin (7138K).

The approximate wavelength of #3b3f40 is around 494.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Tamahagane (Hex: #3b3f40): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #3b3f40, named Tamahagane, resembles the color of forged steel. This shade is similar to the dark gray hues found in traditional Japanese swords. Tamahagane evokes a sense of strength and durability, resembling the hardness of metal. It can be compared to the color of industrial machinery or the sleek appearance of modern appliances. This color exudes a sense of sophistication and elegance, reminiscent of polished metal surfaces.

Tints and Shades of #3b3f40 HEX color (Tamahagane)

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 #3b3f40, 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
• #CECFCF
• #9D9FA0
• #6C6F70
• #3b3f40
• #2C2F30
• #1E2020
• #0F1010
• #000000

Tones of Tamahagane (#3b3f40 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #3b3f40, #57595a is the less saturated color, while #3b3f40 is the most saturated one.

• #57595a
• #505353
• #494c4d
• #424646
• #3b3f40
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #3b3f40;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #3b3f40; }

.text {color:#3b3f40;}

.background {background-color:#3b3f40;}

.border {border:1px solid #3b3f40;}