#3E2E23 Hex Color
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#3e2e23 is a matte, ashy brown with strong grey undertones. It carries a heavy, serious weight, making it ideal as a supporting accent in moody, organic-themed interfaces rather than a full background. This color creates excellent legibility with white text, offering 13.0:1 contrast. Pair this hex code with muted sage greens or dusty creams for a sophisticated, vintage-inspired palette that feels grounded and reliable.
Questions about #3e2e23
What is #3e2e23 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e2e23 is rgb(62, 46, 35), in HSL hsl(24, 28%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 44%, 76%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
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Is #3e2e23 readable on white or black?
#3e2e23 has a 12.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.61:1 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.