#3C1318 Hex Color
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A dark, heavily muted red, #3c1318 has warm brown undertones and low lightness. Its restrained saturation creates a serious, mysterious mood without feeling loud. Use the hex code #3c1318 as a supporting tone or dark background with cream and copper accents. White text remains highly readable, with about a 16.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #3c1318
What is #3c1318 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c1318 is rgb(60, 19, 24), in HSL hsl(353, 52%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 60%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3c1318 in a palette?
#3c1318 pairs well with cream, copper, and terracotta, because these warmer accents complement its brown undertones while giving the dark red base enough contrast to stay defined in layouts and interfaces.
Does #3c1318 read as a warm or cool color?
#3c1318 reads as a warm, dark red because its brown undertones soften the red and shift it away from a cool berry or purple appearance, while its low lightness keeps the overall effect serious and subdued.
Is #3c1318 readable on white or black?
#3c1318 has a 16.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.