#3A2E24 Hex Color
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Dark, muted brown with warm reddish undertones, #3a2e24 has a matte, almost smoky quality. The hex code feels serious and grounded, giving palettes a restrained sense of depth. Use it as a supporting tone in coffee, chocolate, artisan, vintage, or organic branding, or as a strong background where white text remains highly readable.
Questions about #3a2e24
What is #3a2e24 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a2e24 is rgb(58, 46, 36), in HSL hsl(27, 23%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 38%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a2e24?
Muted #3a2e24 pairs well with pale cream for clean contrast, dusty sage for an organic palette, and restrained terracotta for warmer artisan work without making layouts feel overly bright.
Is #3a2e24 readable on white or black?
#3a2e24 has a 13.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.