#3B3427 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3b3427 is a yellow pushed so far toward gray it reads as a soft, ashy brown. The hex code works best as a supporting base in moody layouts, where white text holds about 12.3:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty teal or warm brass to keep it from turning muddy.
Questions about #3b3427
What is #3b3427 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3b3427 is rgb(59, 52, 39), in HSL hsl(39, 20%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 34%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #3b3427?
Dusty teal, warm brass, and muted sage all sit comfortably beside #3b3427 without fighting its low saturation. For contrast, a brighter mustard or off-white text keeps layouts from going flat.
Is #3b3427 readable on white or black?
#3b3427 has a 12.30:1 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.