#3E311F Hex Color
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#3e311f is a dark, muted brown with low saturation and a dusky, almost gray cast. Its matte depth suggests seriousness and reliability. Use it for moody backgrounds, coffee branding, craft packaging, or earthy supporting elements. White text reaches about 12.6:1 contrast, while lighter accents keep large areas from feeling heavy. The hex code is #3e311f.
Questions about #3e311f
What is #3e311f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e311f is rgb(62, 49, 31), in HSL hsl(35, 33%, 18%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 50%, 76%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3e311f?
Pair #3e311f with muted sage, cream, or dusty blue for contrast without losing its restrained mood. Its low saturation works best beside lighter, softened colors, while brighter accents should stay limited to small details.
Is #3e311f readable on white or black?
#3e311f has a 12.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.