#3D3120 Hex Color
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The hex code #3d3120 is a dark, muted brown with gray and olive undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood, while its matte quality adds warmth without vividness. Use it as a supporting tone in vintage, coffee, chocolate, or artisan branding, or as a moody background with white text for strong contrast.
Questions about #3d3120
What is #3d3120 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d3120 is rgb(61, 49, 32), in HSL hsl(35, 31%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 48%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3d3120?
#3d3120 pairs well with cream, warm white, muted sage, and terracotta because its dark brown base supports lighter neutrals and softened earthy accents in balanced layouts.
Does #3d3120 work with white text?
#3d3120 works well with white text for strong contrast because its low lightness creates clear separation, while black text offers much less contrast and is usually a poor choice for readable foreground content. Check the final combination at your chosen text size.
Is #3d3120 readable on white or black?
#3d3120 has a 12.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.65:1 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.