#3F171A Hex Color
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This dark, dusty maroon carries a serious, almost somber weight. Because of its extreme depth and low saturation, the hex code #3f171a works best as a moody background or a primary branding color rather than a small detail. It provides excellent contrast for white text. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut through its inherent gloom and add warmth to formal designs.
Questions about #3f171a
What is #3f171a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f171a is rgb(63, 23, 26), in HSL hsl(356, 47%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 63%, 59%, 75%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with the deep maroon of #3f171a?
#3f171a looks best when paired with soft, warm neutrals that cut through its heavy, somber nature. Cream, off-white, or muted gold provide enough brightness to keep the design readable while maintaining the sophisticated, formal feel of the dark maroon base.
Does #3f171a work well for web design backgrounds?
#3f171a functions effectively as a moody, full-screen background but requires high-contrast text for accessibility. Ensure all typography is set in a light shade or white to maintain readability against such a dark, saturated, and dusty color value.
Is #3f171a readable on white or black?
#3f171a has a 15.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.