#3C0111 Hex Color
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This dark, unsaturated maroon acts as a powerful base for moody or formal designs. Because it sits so close to black, it provides excellent contrast for white text, ensuring high legibility in UI. Use the hex code #3c0111 sparingly as a 10% accent color to add weight and intensity, or pair it with soft metallics for a sophisticated, traditional look.
Questions about #3c0111
What is #3c0111 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c0111 is rgb(60, 1, 17), in HSL hsl(344, 97%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 72%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3c0111?
Because #3c0111 acts as a near-black, it works beautifully with soft metallics like gold or champagne to create a sophisticated, traditional contrast. It also provides excellent readability when paired with clean, off-white backgrounds or subtle cream text.
Is #3c0111 suitable for UI design?
Yes, #3c0111 is an excellent choice for UI design when you need a powerful base color that maintains high legibility for white text. Its deep, unsaturated tone prevents the harshness of pure black while providing significant visual weight and intensity.
Is #3c0111 readable on white or black?
#3c0111 has a 17.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.