#3C2B23 Hex Color
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Far from a rich chocolate, #3c2b23 is a dark brown with gray undertones that sits almost between brown and black. Its low saturation keeps things matte and subdued, which suits coffee brands, vintage packaging, and moody backgrounds. White text passes contrast checks on it easily, so it works as a supporting tone behind fine print. Pair it with muted terracotta to bring out its quiet warmth.
Questions about #3c2b23
What is #3c2b23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c2b23 is rgb(60, 43, 35), in HSL hsl(19, 26%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 42%, 76%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3c2b23?
Muted terracotta, dusty sage, and warm cream all flatter #3c2b23 without fighting its gray undertones. For text and UI, white gives the strongest contrast at roughly 13.4:1.
Is #3c2b23 a warm or cool color?
#3c2b23 reads warm, since its brown base carries red and yellow undertones. The heavy gray in it mutes that warmth, so it feels more ashy than cozy.
Is #3c2b23 readable on white or black?
#3c2b23 has a 13.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.56:1 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.