#3B2406 Hex Color
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#3b2406 is a very dark, muted brown with warm, earthy undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, strength, security, and comfort, making it useful for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text has about 14.6:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #3b2406.
Questions about #3b2406
What is #3b2406 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b2406 is rgb(59, 36, 6), in HSL hsl(34, 82%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 90%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3b2406?
#3b2406 pairs well with warm cream, ivory, and muted terracotta because these lighter, earthy tones soften its deep brown base while preserving a grounded, artisanal feel in brand palettes, packaging, and interior-inspired layouts. Use cream for the strongest gentle contrast.
Is #3b2406 a warm or cool color?
#3b2406 reads as a warm brown because its dark base carries earthy red and orange-yellow undertones, while its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained rather than vivid in most lighting conditions. This gives it a grounded, serious, and comfortable character beside warm neutrals.
Is #3b2406 readable on white or black?
#3b2406 has a 14.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.