#3A251D Hex Color
Grounded brown with vintage warmth
The hex code #3a251d is a dark, muted brown with warm red and charcoal undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, chocolate, and vintage branding. Use it as a supporting tone or dark interface background, pairing it with cream or dusty rose. White text has strong contrast at about 14.4:1.
Questions about #3a251d
What is #3a251d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a251d is rgb(58, 37, 29), in HSL hsl(17, 33%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 50%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3a251d?
#3a251d pairs well with cream for clear contrast, dusty rose for a softer warm palette, and muted sage for grounded combinations that retain its earthy, vintage character across branding and interface work.
Is #3a251d a warm or cool color?
#3a251d reads as warm because its brown base carries noticeable red undertones, while its charcoal influence keeps it subdued rather than orange across backgrounds, packaging, brand palettes, and supporting interface elements. This balance creates a serious, grounded mood.
Is #3a251d readable on white or black?
#3a251d has a 14.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.