#3E1919 Hex Color
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#3e1919 is a dark maroon with a dusty, ashy warmth. Its low saturation keeps it muted and steady, which suits moody backgrounds, wine branding, and autumn layouts. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose instead of bright reds, which can clash. The hex code gives white text about 15.5:1 contrast, so small body type stays readable.
Questions about #3e1919
What is #3e1919 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e1919 is rgb(62, 25, 25), in HSL hsl(0, 43%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 60%, 76%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e1919?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and cream all flatter #3e1919 without fighting its low saturation. Bright reds and oranges tend to overpower it, so keep those out of the palette or use them sparingly as small accents.
Is #3e1919 a good color for text backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #3e1919 reaches about 15.5:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for body text. That makes it a solid choice for dark UI sections and reading surfaces.
What mood does #3e1919 convey?
It reads serious, warm, and understated, closer to a wine cellar than a fire alarm. The dullness and darkness soften red's usual intensity, so it suits luxury branding, formal design, and autumn themes.
Is #3e1919 readable on white or black?
#3e1919 has a 15.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.