#3B211C Hex Color
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#3b211c is a very dark, muted red with brown undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, moody feel, while the red base adds restrained warmth and energy. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, paired with warm cream or aged gold. The hex code #3b211c supports clear white text.
Questions about #3b211c
What is #3b211c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b211c is rgb(59, 33, 28), in HSL hsl(10, 36%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 53%, 77%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3b211c?
Warm cream and aged gold pair especially well with #3b211c, balancing its dark, brown-red base with light and gentle contrast; muted terracotta can extend the palette without making it feel bright or overly saturated.
Is #3b211c warm or cool?
#3b211c reads as a warm, dark red because its red base is softened by brown undertones, while its low saturation restrains that warmth and creates a serious, dusty mood rather than a vivid, energetic appearance.
Is #3b211c readable on white or black?
#3b211c has a 14.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.