#3D1A09 Hex Color
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The hex code #3d1a09 is a dark, muted brown with warm red and charcoal undertones. Its low lightness and soft saturation create a serious, mysterious mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 15.6:1 contrast ratio. Large areas may feel heavy.
Questions about #3d1a09
What is #3d1a09 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d1a09 is rgb(61, 26, 9), in HSL hsl(20, 74%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 85%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3d1a09?
#3d1a09 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta, and sage, while cream or white creates readable contrast and softens its heavy depth. Use lighter accents sparingly to preserve the shade’s grounded, vintage character.
Is #3d1a09 warm or cool?
#3d1a09 reads as a warm brown because its dark base carries subtle red undertones, though charcoal-like low saturation keeps it restrained rather than orange. That balance gives the shade a serious, smoky mood suited to understated designs.
Is #3d1a09 readable on white or black?
#3d1a09 has a 15.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.