#3D3A34 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #3d3a34 is a dusty yellow-gray with ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, gloomy mood suited to construction branding, budget promotions, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, then add brighter yellow for emphasis. The hex code for this color is #3d3a34.
Questions about #3d3a34
What is #3d3a34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3d3a34 is rgb(61, 58, 52), in HSL hsl(40, 8%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 15%, 76%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3d3a34?
Pair #3d3a34 with warm yellow accents, white, cream, or terracotta to brighten its earthy base; muted gold adds emphasis, while pale neutrals create a cleaner, more readable palette for interfaces, promotions, and brand layouts.
Is #3d3a34 warm or cool?
#3d3a34 reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its dusty yellow-gray base is softened by ashy brown undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, giving layouts a serious, weathered appearance rather than a bright or cozy one.
Is #3d3a34 readable on white or black?
#3d3a34 has a 11.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.