#3C0D03 Hex Color
A dense and moody dusty red
This dusty, low-chroma red feels incredibly dense and moody. Because it is so dark, avoid using #3c0d03 as a primary UI background, as it risks feeling muddy. Instead, use it as a powerful accent color against soft, warm neutrals. White text pops clearly against this hex code, making it a strong choice for high-contrast, formal typography in luxury branding or editorial design.
Questions about #3c0d03
What is #3c0d03 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c0d03 is rgb(60, 13, 3), in HSL hsl(11, 90%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 78%, 95%, 76%.
How should I use #3c0d03 in web design?
#3c0d03 serves best as a sophisticated accent color rather than a primary background, where it can easily appear muddy. It creates striking, high-contrast results when paired with crisp white text for editorial headers or luxury brand statements.
What colors pair well with #3c0d03?
Is #3c0d03 readable on white or black?
#3c0d03 has a 16.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.