#3F020B Hex Color
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This near-black maroon is an intense, muted shade that carries a somber, serious weight. Because it sits so low on the lightness scale, #3f020b acts best as a moody base rather than an accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with soft creams and muted golds for a traditional, formal look. The hex code for this dark reddish hue is #3f020b.
Questions about #3f020b
What is #3f020b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f020b is rgb(63, 2, 11), in HSL hsl(351, 94%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 97%, 83%, 75%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the deep maroon of #3f020b?
#3f020b works best when paired with soft, warm neutrals like cream or muted gold to balance its heavy, somber weight. For a more modern approach, combine this shade with cool, desaturated teals or light stone grays to create a distinct, clean contrast.
Is #3f020b suitable for use as a primary text color?
Using #3f020b as a primary text color is generally discouraged unless the background is extremely light, as its near-black intensity can strain the eyes. If you require a dark, readable font, consider using this shade only for large, bold headings rather than body paragraphs.
Is #3f020b readable on white or black?
#3f020b has a 17.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.