#3B2B20 Hex Color
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#3b2b20 is an exceptionally dark, desaturated brown with heavy ashy undertones. This matte, inky shade works effectively as a grounded base for moody interfaces or organic branding, offering a stronger alternative to pure black. Because it reads quite dark, reserve it for accents or text rather than large-scale backgrounds. White text creates a legible contrast against this hex code, ensuring readability for smaller type.
Questions about #3b2b20
What is #3b2b20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b2b20 is rgb(59, 43, 32), in HSL hsl(24, 30%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 46%, 77%.
When should I use #3b2b20 instead of pure black?
Use #3b2b20 whenever you need a dark, grounded base that feels softer and more organic than standard black. It works perfectly for text or UI backgrounds where you want high contrast without the visual harshness that comes with absolute darkness.
Does #3b2b20 have any specific color undertones?
This shade carries heavy ashy undertones, which gives it a desaturated, matte quality. These cool, dusty notes prevent it from looking like a warm chocolate brown, making it act more like a muted, dark charcoal in most screen-based applications.
Is #3b2b20 readable on white or black?
#3b2b20 has a 13.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.