#3E2B2C Hex Color
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#3e2b2c is a dark, muted red with brown and gray undertones, giving it a dusty, almost charcoal appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to branding, dark interfaces, and supporting elements. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text offers strong readability. The hex code is #3e2b2c.
Questions about #3e2b2c
What is #3e2b2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e2b2c is rgb(62, 43, 44), in HSL hsl(357, 18%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 29%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3e2b2c?
#3e2b2c pairs well with warm cream, soft beige, muted sage, and dusty terracotta, which soften its dark red-brown base while keeping the overall mood grounded and understated rather than bright or highly saturated.
Is #3e2b2c readable on white or black?
#3e2b2c has a 13.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.