#3D1605 Hex Color
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This extremely dark brown sits on the edge of black, offering a moody, unsaturated foundation for serious designs. Because of its intense depth, #3d1605 works best as a primary background color rather than fine detail text. Pair it with soft, muted creams or pale golds to maintain readability. This hex code provides a grounded, organic feel perfect for coffee branding or vintage-inspired layouts.
Questions about #3d1605
What is #3d1605 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d1605 is rgb(61, 22, 5), in HSL hsl(18, 85%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 92%, 76%.
Is #3d1605 considered a neutral for branding?
Yes, #3d1605 serves as an excellent neutral alternative to black or charcoal in organic branding. It provides a warmer, more approachable depth that works perfectly for coffee, chocolate, or heritage-inspired design projects where you want a grounded, human feel.
Is #3d1605 readable on white or black?
#3d1605 has a 15.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.