#3F1516 Hex Color
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The hex code #3f1516 is a dark, muted red with warm brown undertones and very low saturation. Its gloomy depth suits wine branding, luxury packaging, formal layouts, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with cream or dusty rose accents; white text offers about 15.8:1 contrast, making it suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #3f1516
What is #3f1516 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f1516 is rgb(63, 21, 22), in HSL hsl(359, 50%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 65%, 75%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #3f1516?
#3f1516 pairs well with cream, dusty rose, and muted sage, while warm neutrals soften its dark red depth and pale accents provide clear visual contrast for branding, packaging, and formal layouts.
What mood does #3f1516 convey?
#3f1516 conveys a somber, refined mood, combining dark red intensity with brown warmth to suggest wine, ceremony, and understated luxury rather than bright energy, making it effective for restrained, atmospheric visual work.
Is #3f1516 readable on white or black?
#3f1516 has a 15.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.