#390A0B Hex Color
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Reach for #390a0b when a design needs a dark maroon with weight. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a dusty, ashy feel, closer to dried wine than bright red. It works well as a dominant base in moody layouts or luxury branding, and white text hits about 17.2:1 contrast on it. Pair it with warm gold or soft cream accents, since it can read muddy next to pure white.
Questions about #390a0b
What is #390a0b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #390a0b is rgb(57, 10, 11), in HSL hsl(359, 70%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 81%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #390a0b?
Warm golds, soft creams, and dusty rose tones flatter #390a0b, while cool navy adds an unexpected but rich counterpoint. Avoid bright primaries, which overpower its muted character.
Is #390a0b a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The red base carries warm undertones even though its low lightness and dull saturation give it a shadowed, ashy quality.
Is #390a0b readable on white or black?
#390a0b has a 17.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.