#3A2117 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3a2117 is a brown with warm red undertones and a matte, earthy character. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this brown is #3a2117.
Questions about #3a2117
What is #3a2117 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a2117 is rgb(58, 33, 23), in HSL hsl(17, 43%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 60%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3a2117?
For a grounded palette, pair #3a2117 with cream, warm white, muted terracotta, or sage. These combinations soften its dark brown base while preserving an earthy, artisan feel; use lighter tones for text, borders, or spacious backgrounds.
Is #3a2117 a warm or cool color?
#3a2117 reads as a warm brown because its dark base carries noticeable red undertones. The low lightness makes it feel serious and subdued rather than bright, making it a strong fit for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and vintage-inspired visual systems.
Is #3a2117 readable on white or black?
#3a2117 has a 14.89:1 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.