#361A12 Hex Color
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#361a12 is a very dark, muted red with brown undertones and low saturation. Its matte, shadowed appearance creates a serious, moody feel without bright red’s sharpness. Use this hex code as a supporting tone in branding, food packaging, or dramatic interfaces, pairing it with warm cream for contrast. White text achieves about 16:1 contrast.
Questions about #361a12
What is #361a12 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #361a12 is rgb(54, 26, 18), in HSL hsl(13, 50%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 67%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #361a12?
Warm cream creates the clearest soft contrast with #361a12, while muted terracotta, burgundy, or earthy brown accents build a cohesive palette without competing with its deep red-brown base; use the lightest tones for spacious backgrounds.
Does #361a12 read as a warm or cool color?
#361a12 reads as a warm color because its dark red base is softened by brown undertones, giving it an earthy, grounded character rather than the crisp intensity associated with brighter, cooler reds.
Is #361a12 readable on white or black?
#361a12 has a 15.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.