#3A2110 Hex Color
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#3a2110 is a dark, dusty brown with almost no saturation. It reads like dry soil or old leather, which suits coffee brands, tobacco packaging, and vintage layouts. Use it as a supporting tone behind cream or terracotta rather than a full background, since large areas can turn muddy. White text passes easily on it at about 14.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #3a2110
What is #3a2110 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a2110 is rgb(58, 33, 16), in HSL hsl(24, 57%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 72%, 77%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a2110?
Cream, tan, and muted terracotta bring out its warmth, while soft teal adds contrast without clashing. Keep #3a2110 as a supporting tone, since large blocks of it can look muddy.
Can white text sit on top of #3a2110?
Yes. White text on #3a2110 reaches about 14.9:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text, so small type stays readable on this shade.
Is #3a2110 readable on white or black?
#3a2110 has a 14.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.