#3A2017 Hex Color
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#3a2017 is a very dark, muted reddish brown with warm red undertones and a matte, smoky feel. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate branding, or vintage designs. Use it as a supporting tone with cream and dusty sage. White text reads clearly at about 15.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #3a2017.
Questions about #3a2017
What is #3a2017 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a2017 is rgb(58, 32, 23), in HSL hsl(15, 43%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 60%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3a2017?
#3a2017 pairs well with cream, dusty sage, muted terracotta, and warm neutrals that soften its deep reddish-brown base without competing with its smoky mood. Use cream for contrast and dusty sage for a subdued natural accent.
Is #3a2017 warm or cool?
#3a2017 reads as a warm color because its very dark brown base carries noticeable red undertones, though its low saturation and matte quality keep the warmth restrained rather than bright or fiery.
Where can #3a2017 work well in design?
#3a2017 works well for moody backgrounds, coffee and chocolate branding, vintage layouts, deep accents, and dark UI surfaces where a softer alternative to black is useful. Its muted red-brown character adds depth without the starkness of pure black.
Is #3a2017 readable on white or black?
#3a2017 has a 15.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.