Ethereal Espresso
Deeply muted brown with smoky warmth
Ethereal Espresso is a deeply muted, matte red that leans toward a smoky chocolate tone. Because it lacks brightness, this shade functions best as a grounding neutral rather than a vibrant pop of color. Use #3e2723 in dark mode interfaces where you need serious, moody contrast. It pairs well with cream or soft gold accents but can look muddy if used too extensively across large surfaces.
Questions about Ethereal Espresso
What is the hex code for Ethereal Espresso?
Ethereal Espresso is #3e2723. In RGB that is rgb(62, 39, 35), in HSL hsl(9, 28%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 44%, 76%.
How should Ethereal Espresso #3e2723 be used in interface design?
Use #3e2723 primarily as a grounding neutral for dark mode backgrounds or deep text accents where you need serious, moody contrast. It works best when balanced against lighter, creamy off-white tones or metallic gold accents to prevent the design from appearing too muddy or flat.
Does #3e2723 read as a warm or cool tone?
The #3e2723 shade leans decidedly warm due to its strong red undertones, which give it that distinct smoky chocolate character. This warmth helps it feel organic and soft rather than harsh, making it a more approachable alternative to standard black or charcoal in sophisticated branding.
Is Ethereal Espresso readable on white or black?
Ethereal Espresso has a 13.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.51:1 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.