#3E2418 Hex Color
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The hex code #3e2418 creates a dark, muted brown with a matte finish, low saturation, and warm earthy undertones. Its serious, secluded mood suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant base with cream or faded blue for moody backgrounds and contrast panels. White text reaches about 14.3:1 contrast on this color.
Questions about #3e2418
What is #3e2418 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e2418 is rgb(62, 36, 24), in HSL hsl(19, 44%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 61%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3e2418?
#3e2418 pairs well with cream, warm white, muted blue, and dusty neutrals because these lighter, quieter tones balance its deep brown base while preserving an earthy mood for backgrounds, packaging, editorial layouts, and brand palettes.
Does #3e2418 read as warm or cool?
#3e2418 reads as warm because its dark brown base carries earthy red and orange-brown undertones rather than blue or green bias. That warmth gives it a grounded, secluded character and makes it effective for coffee, chocolate, artisan, and vintage-inspired designs.
Is #3e2418 readable on white or black?
#3e2418 has a 14.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.