#3C1C20 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3c1c20 is a warm reddish maroon with very low saturation and a matte, shadowed look. Its restrained depth suits moody backgrounds, formal branding, wine packaging, and autumn palettes. Use it as a strong supporting tone or dark base, then pair it with warm cream or muted gold. Its hex code is #3c1c20, and white text reaches about 15.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #3c1c20
What is #3c1c20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c1c20 is rgb(60, 28, 32), in HSL hsl(353, 36%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 53%, 47%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3c1c20?
Warm cream and muted gold pair well with #3c1c20, adding enough light contrast without weakening its serious, low-saturation character. Dusty rose or soft beige can also support a restrained wine, autumn, or luxury palette.
Is #3c1c20 readable on white or black?
#3c1c20 has a 15.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.