#3D0000 Hex Color
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#3d0000 is an extremely dark, desaturated maroon that leans toward black. It feels moody and serious, making it a strong choice for high-contrast backgrounds where white text needs to pop. Because it is so low in value, use it sparingly as a dominant base or a grounding accent in luxury branding. It reads best when paired with metallics rather than bright, saturated colors.
Questions about #3d0000
What is #3d0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d0000 is rgb(61, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 76%.
How should I use #3d0000 in a design layout?
Because #3d0000 is extremely dark, use it sparingly as a grounding element or a full-bleed background for high-contrast white typography. It anchors a layout well, specifically in luxury branding where metallic accents like gold or silver provide necessary visual interest.
What colors pair best with #3d0000?
This deep maroon pairs effectively with metallics or soft, neutral cream tones to maintain a sophisticated balance. Avoid pairing it with other saturated, dark colors, which will cause the design to lose contrast and become muddy or illegible.
Is #3d0000 readable on white or black?
#3d0000 has a 17.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.