#3B2117 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3b2117 is a brown with warm red and charcoal undertones. Its low lightness creates a gloomy, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or dusty blue accents; white text remains highly readable. The hex code is #3b2117.
Questions about #3b2117
What is #3b2117 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b2117 is rgb(59, 33, 23), in HSL hsl(17, 44%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 61%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3b2117?
Warm cream, dusty blue, muted teal, and tan pair well with #3b2117, balancing its dark red-brown base without competing for attention. Use cream for contrast, dusty blue for a cooler counterpoint, and tan for a cohesive earthy palette.
What mood does #3b2117 create?
#3b2117 reads as a warm, grounded brown because its red undertone outweighs its charcoal influence, creating a subdued mood associated with coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage design. It works especially well for deep backgrounds and rich accent blocks.
Is #3b2117 readable on white or black?
#3b2117 has a 14.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.