#3A090B Hex Color
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This dark red shade carries a moody, mysterious weight that commands immediate attention. Its unsaturated, dusty finish brings a grounded intensity to formal designs, high-end branding, and autumn themes. Because it evokes both seriousness and passion, the hex code #3a090b serves well for backgrounds that need a strong, authoritative presence without appearing overly bright or aggressive.
Questions about #3a090b
What is #3a090b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a090b is rgb(58, 9, 11), in HSL hsl(358, 73%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 84%, 81%, 77%.
What colors pair well with this dark red?
This deep red creates sophisticated palettes when combined with soft creams, muted golds, or warm charcoals. The dusty undertones allow it to act as a neutral anchor, making it ideal for pairing with metallic accents or desaturated earth tones.
Does this shade feel warm or cool?
This color leans heavily warm, carrying the classic passion of red but tempered by a dark, unsaturated quality. The lack of bright vibrancy shifts it away from aggressive fire-engine red and toward a more mature, refined autumnal aesthetic.
Is #3a090b readable on white or black?
#3a090b has a 17.15:1 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.