#3E2D30 Hex Color
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#3e2d30 is a dark, dusty red that leans toward a greyed pink. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a matte, gloomy character, closer to charcoal than crimson. It works best as a supporting tone or background in moody palettes, since large blocks can read muddy. White text on #3e2d30 clears WCAG AA at about 12.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #3e2d30
What is #3e2d30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e2d30 is rgb(62, 45, 48), in HSL hsl(349, 16%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 23%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3e2d30?
Soft blush, sage, and warm cream all brighten #3e2d30 without fighting its muted character. Brass or muted gold accents also add warmth to the deep red base.
Is #3e2d30 readable on white or black?
#3e2d30 has a 12.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.