#3C2A29 Hex Color
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A dark, muted red with brown and gray undertones, #3c2a29 feels serious, dusty, and restrained rather than vivid. This hex code suits moody backgrounds, editorial layouts, and rich supporting elements. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or muted sage, while white text remains highly readable at about 13.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #3c2a29
What is #3c2a29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c2a29 is rgb(60, 42, 41), in HSL hsl(3, 19%, 20%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 32%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3c2a29?
The best pairings for #3c2a29 are warm cream, muted sage, and dusty rose, which soften its low-light, brown-leaning red without making the palette feel flat or overly dramatic in print and digital layouts.
Is #3c2a29 readable on white or black?
#3c2a29 has a 13.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.