#3D1E1C Hex Color
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#3d1e1c is a dark red pulled hard toward brown, with low saturation and very little brightness. It reads moody and understated, closer to dried clay than flame. White text sits on it at about 15.0:1 contrast, which makes it a solid dark background for UI and moody layouts. Pair it with cream or muted gold, or it can turn muddy in large blocks.
Questions about #3d1e1c
What is #3d1e1c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d1e1c is rgb(61, 30, 28), in HSL hsl(4, 37%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 54%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3d1e1c?
Cream, dusty gold, and warm taupe pair well with #3d1e1c because they lift its darkness without fighting its brown undertones. A muted sage green adds cooler contrast when the palette needs balance.
Is #3d1e1c readable on white or black?
#3d1e1c has a 14.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.