#3B292B Hex Color
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#3b292b is a hex code for a dark, dusty red that sits close to gray. Its low saturation and deep value give it a smoldering, gloomy feel, more ember than alarm. It works best as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, where it flatters muted blush and warm taupe without stealing focus. On large surfaces it can read muddy, so use it sparingly. White text passes contrast on it easily.
Questions about #3b292b
What is #3b292b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b292b is rgb(59, 41, 43), in HSL hsl(353, 18%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 27%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3b292b?
Muted blush, warm taupe, and deep navy all flatter #3b292b without competing with its dusty undertone. Skip bright reds and oranges, which make it look muddy by comparison.
Is #3b292b readable on white or black?
#3b292b has a 13.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.