#3E2321 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and dusky, this shade of red leans almost brown and reads heavier than brighter reds. Its ashy undertone makes it a strong background color for moody designs. Use it as a dominant base with soft neutrals or warm creams for contrast. The hex code is #3e2321, and white text on it clears WCAG AA at roughly 14.3:1.
Questions about #3e2321
What is #3e2321 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e2321 is rgb(62, 35, 33), in HSL hsl(4, 31%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 47%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3e2321?
Soft creams, warm beiges, and dusty rose tones flatter #3e2321 best. The hex color is so dark and desaturated that pale, warm companions keep it from reading muddy.
Is #3e2321 readable on white or black?
#3e2321 has a 14.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.