#3C3326 Hex Color
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#3c3326 is a dark, muted brown with ashy gray undertones and a matte appearance. Its restrained saturation gives layouts a serious, grounded mood, suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, and organic products. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.4:1 contrast, or pair it with warm cream for readable accents.
Questions about #3c3326
What is #3c3326 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3c3326 is rgb(60, 51, 38), in HSL hsl(35, 22%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 37%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3c3326?
#3c3326 pairs well with warm cream and muted terracotta, which add contrast without fighting its ashy brown base. Use cream for readable light accents and terracotta when you want a more earthy, vintage feel.
Does #3c3326 read as warm or cool?
#3c3326 reads as a muted warm brown, though its ashy gray undertones soften the warmth and keep it from feeling orange or rustic in most lighting and digital layouts on screen.
Is #3c3326 readable on white or black?
#3c3326 has a 12.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.