#3B3332 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3b3332 is a dusky red with brown-gray undertones and an almost ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody branding, food packaging, and dramatic interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #3b3332.
Questions about #3b3332
What is #3b3332 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b3332 is rgb(59, 51, 50), in HSL hsl(7, 8%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 15%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3b3332?
#3b3332 works well with white, cream, muted rose, and warm beige; its dusky red-brown base also creates a grounded contrast beside sage or terracotta in palettes that need a soft natural counterpoint.
Is #3b3332 warm or cool?
#3b3332 reads as a warm, muted red because its brown undertones soften the red while its gray content lowers saturation, giving it a restrained warmth rather than the vivid heat of a brighter red. The ashy finish keeps that warmth restrained, making it feel more subdued than a brighter burgundy or brick red.
Is #3b3332 readable on white or black?
#3b3332 has a 12.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.70:1 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.