#3C131E Hex Color

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This very dark, dusty pink leans heavily into brown undertones. Because it is so desaturated and moody, #3c131e functions best as a supporting tone or an anchor for high-contrast palettes rather than a large, solid background. It provides excellent legibility for white text, making it a sophisticated choice for elegant UI headers or small, detailed accent pieces in branding.

Questions about #3c131e

What is #3c131e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c131e is rgb(60, 19, 30), in HSL hsl(344, 52%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 68%, 50%, 76%.
How should I use #3c131e in a design layout?
#3c131e is best suited for small details like elegant UI headers, call-to-action buttons, or high-contrast accent pieces rather than large backgrounds. Because it is so dark and saturated, it requires ample negative space to maintain its sophisticated impact without overwhelming your interface.
Is #3c131e readable on white or black?
#3c131e has a 16.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.