#3A2F28 Hex Color
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A dark, dusty brown with ashy undertones. #3a2f28 works as a moody background where white text stays readable at roughly 13:1 contrast. Pair it with cream, tan, or terracotta accents. Best as a dominant base rather than an accent, since it can read muddy in fine detail.
Questions about #3a2f28
What is #3a2f28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3a2f28 is rgb(58, 47, 40), in HSL hsl(23, 18%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 31%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3a2f28?
Warm neutrals suit this brown best. Cream, tan, and terracotta accents stand out against it, while stark white can feel too sharp next to its low lightness.
Is #3a2f28 readable on white or black?
#3a2f28 has a 12.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.