#3D2514 Hex Color
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This dense, muted brown feels like aged leather or dark espresso. Because it is highly desaturated and very dark, #3d2514 functions best as a grounding neutral for heavy, moody branding. It provides excellent contrast for white text, though it can appear muddy if used in large, solid blocks. Pair this hex code with a soft cream or muted gold to lift its somber tone.
Questions about #3d2514
What is #3d2514 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d2514 is rgb(61, 37, 20), in HSL hsl(25, 51%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 67%, 76%.
What colors pair best with #3d2514?
#3d2514 thrives when paired with soft, warm neutrals that prevent it from looking overly heavy or muddy. You will achieve a sophisticated, balanced look by combining this deep brown with creamy off-whites, muted golds, or a soft sage green.
Is #3d2514 suitable for text and branding?
This color functions beautifully as a grounding neutral for headlines or background accents, but use caution with body text. Because #3d2514 is so dark, it provides excellent contrast for white text, yet it can easily overwhelm a layout if used in large, solid blocks.
Is #3d2514 readable on white or black?
#3d2514 has a 14.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.