#3E332F Hex Color
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Dark brown with a heavy gray cast. The hex code #3e332f is dim and desaturated, closer to ash than rich earth. That muted character works well as a base for moody backgrounds, coffee or craft packaging, and dark mode UI. Pair it with dusty teal or sage to lift the gray. White text reads clearly on top, at about 12.2 to 1 contrast.
Questions about #3e332f
What is #3e332f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3e332f is rgb(62, 51, 47), in HSL hsl(16, 14%, 21%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 24%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #3e332f?
Dusty teal and sage lift its gray cast, while cream keeps the palette warm and soft. Skip bright oranges and yellows, since they tend to make #3e332f look muddy by comparison.
Is #3e332f readable on white or black?
#3e332f has a 12.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.71:1 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.