#3B262A Hex Color
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#3b262a is a dark, muted red with dusty pink, brown, and gray undertones. Its low lightness gives layouts a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained saturation keeps it refined rather than loud. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark-mode background with warm cream accents. White text reads clearly at about 14:1 contrast.
Questions about #3b262a
What is #3b262a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b262a is rgb(59, 38, 42), in HSL hsl(349, 22%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 29%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3b262a?
#3b262a pairs well with warm cream for clear contrast, dusty pink for a soft tonal palette, and muted terracotta for an earthy accent that warms its brown and gray undertones.
Is #3b262a a warm or cool color?
The #3b262a hex color reads as a warm, muted red because red and brown undertones outweigh its gray cast, keeping the color earthy and subdued rather than vivid or cool.
Is #3b262a readable on white or black?
#3b262a has a 14.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.