#3D3435 Hex Color
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The hex code #3d3435 is a dark, muted reddish shade with warm brown and ashy gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to backgrounds, dramatic branding, and caution-focused designs. White text reads clearly against it at about a 12.1:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #3d3435
What is #3d3435 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d3435 is rgb(61, 52, 53), in HSL hsl(353, 8%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 13%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3d3435?
#3d3435 pairs well with warm ivory, dusty rose, and muted sage because their lighter values soften its dense reddish-brown base. Use ivory for readable text, while sage or rose can add controlled contrast in branding and editorial palettes.
Is #3d3435 readable on white or black?
#3d3435 has a 12.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.