#3A0E00 Hex Color
Intense dark brown with deep earthy undertones
This dark, moody brown carries a heavy, unsaturated weight that leans into a deep, earthy red. Because #3a0e00 is so near-black, it serves best as a dominant base for high-contrast dark mode designs rather than small text. It provides excellent legibility for white type and pairs beautifully with cream or pale beige accents to soften its intense, serious tone.
Questions about #3a0e00
What is #3a0e00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a0e00 is rgb(58, 14, 0), in HSL hsl(14, 100%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 76%, 100%, 77%.
How should #3a0e00 be used in web design?
#3a0e00 functions best as a dominant dark mode background color because its near-black intensity provides superior legibility for white or light-colored text. Use it to create a serious, grounded environment, but avoid using it for small, body-copy text to ensure accessibility.
What colors complement #3a0e00?
This heavy, earthy shade pairs most effectively with cream or pale beige accents, which prevent the layout from becoming too muddy or oppressive. These lighter, warm tones cut through the saturation of #3a0e00, providing necessary visual relief and breathing room for your design.
Is #3a0e00 readable on white or black?
#3a0e00 has a 16.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.