#3C2920 Hex Color
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Not quite black and not quite brown, #3c2920 sits in a dusty space between the two. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a matte, inky character suited to moody backgrounds and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant base and let one warm accent like terracotta pull focus. White text reads clearly on this hex code at about 13.7:1 contrast, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #3c2920
What is #3c2920 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c2920 is rgb(60, 41, 32), in HSL hsl(19, 30%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 47%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3c2920?
Warm accents like terracotta, amber, and cream bring out its brown undertone, while a muted sage adds contrast without clashing. Keep brighter colors as small accents, since they can overpower a shade this dark.
Is #3c2920 readable on white or black?
#3c2920 has a 13.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.