#3A1515 Hex Color
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#3a1515 is a very dark, dusty red with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its dim, mellow character brings seriousness, depth, and restrained intensity to moody designs. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or muted gold accents; white text has about 16.2:1 contrast. The hex code #3a1515 also suits wine branding, formal layouts, and autumn palettes.
Questions about #3a1515
What is #3a1515 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a1515 is rgb(58, 21, 21), in HSL hsl(0, 47%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 64%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3a1515?
#3a1515 pairs well with warm cream, muted gold, terracotta, and charcoal, which separate its dark, dusty red base while preserving a grounded, formal mood for branding, packaging, editorial layouts, and interfaces.
Is #3a1515 readable on white or black?
#3a1515 has a 16.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.