#3D2C25 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3d2c25 is a matte brown with charcoal and red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, legal, and vintage branding. Use the hex code #3d2c25 as a supporting tone with warm cream or dusty blue, and pair it with white text for strong readability.
Questions about #3d2c25
What is #3d2c25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d2c25 is rgb(61, 44, 37), in HSL hsl(17, 24%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 39%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3d2c25?
Warm cream creates softer contrast with #3d2c25, while dusty blue adds a restrained cool counterpoint; terracotta or muted gold can reinforce its earthy character without overwhelming the dark brown base.
Is #3d2c25 readable on white or black?
#3d2c25 has a 13.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.