#3B2825 Hex Color
Ashy Dark Red with Quiet Weight
Reach for this shade when a design needs weight without noise. #3b2825 is a dark, muted red with dusty, almost brownish undertones, so its hex code reads calm instead of fiery. White text sits on it at about 13.9:1 contrast, making it a dependable background for dark UI and moody layouts. Pair it with dusty rose or warm cream accents; next to bright white it can look flat.
Questions about #3b2825
What is #3b2825 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b2825 is rgb(59, 40, 37), in HSL hsl(8, 23%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 37%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3b2825?
Warm cream, dusty rose, and soft olive flatter #3b2825 without fighting its muted tone. Try dusty rose for a soft lift or cream for contrast that feels warmer than white. Bright saturated reds tend to make it read muddy.
Is #3b2825 readable on white or black?
#3b2825 has a 13.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.