#3C1615 Hex Color
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Reach for #3c1615 when a wine label, formal invitation, or moody web background needs weight without shouting. This maroon is very dark and heavily desaturated, so it works best as a dominant base rather than an accent. White text sits comfortably on it at about 15.9:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty rose or muted brass to keep it from reading flat. The hex code #3c1615 suits traditional, low-light palettes.
Questions about #3c1615
What is #3c1615 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c1615 is rgb(60, 22, 21), in HSL hsl(2, 48%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 65%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3c1615?
Dusty rose, muted brass, and warm gray all flatter this maroon because they match its low saturation. Avoid bright, saturated hues, which make #3c1615 look muddy by comparison.
Is #3c1615 readable on white or black?
#3c1615 has a 15.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.