#3D010E Hex Color

Moody and intense deep wine red

Hex color #3d010e graphic
This extremely dark, desaturated maroon carries a moody intensity perfect for formal or dramatic branding. Because of its deep value, #3d010e works best as a primary base or background color rather than fine text. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the gloom. The hex code for this powerful, shadowy red is #3d010e.

Questions about #3d010e

What is #3d010e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d010e is rgb(61, 1, 14), in HSL hsl(347, 97%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 98%, 77%, 76%.
How should I use #3d010e in a design layout?
#3d010e works best as a primary background or a heavy graphic accent rather than for body text. Because of its extreme darkness, it pairs effectively with light, creamy off-whites or metallic accents to maintain contrast and visual clarity.
What colors pair well with #3d010e?
You should pair #3d010e with soft, muted tones to prevent the palette from becoming too gloomy. Specifically, using champagne or soft gold creates a balanced, luxury aesthetic that elevates the moody nature of this deep red.
Is #3d010e readable on white or black?
#3d010e has a 17.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.