#3C1414 Hex Color
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Dark Sienna is a moody, desaturated red with significant brown undertones. This extremely dark, earthy hue works best as an accent color rather than a primary background to avoid a muddy appearance. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to balance its intensity. The hex code for this serious tone is #3c1414, which provides excellent contrast against white text for readable design.
Questions about Dark Sienna
What is the hex code for Dark Sienna?
Dark Sienna is #3c1414. In RGB that is rgb(60, 20, 20), in HSL hsl(0, 50%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 67%, 76%.
How should I use Dark Sienna #3c1414 in a color palette?
Dark Sienna #3c1414 acts as a grounding anchor rather than a primary field color. Pair it with soft, warm neutrals like cream or muted metallics to balance its extreme depth and prevent it from appearing muddy or flat.
Is Dark Sienna readable on white or black?
Dark Sienna has a 16.12:1 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.