#3C100E Hex Color

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This dim, desaturated maroon carries a serious, moody weight perfect for formal branding or dark-mode UI. Because #3c100e is extremely dark, white text stands out with exceptional clarity, boasting a 16.5:1 contrast ratio. Use this hex code as a full-page background to establish immediate gravity and warmth without the distraction of brighter, saturated reds.

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What is #3c100e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #3c100e is rgb(60, 16, 14), in HSL hsl(3, 62%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 73%, 77%, 76%.

What color palettes pair well with #3c100e?

To balance the weight of #3c100e, pair it with muted neutrals or pale colors to lift the mood. It works well alongside a soft cream or beige to add warmth, or you can use it as a base for deep burgundy accents.

Is #3c100e readable on white or black?

#3c100e has a 16.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.

#3C100E Hex Color

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