#3F2226 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #3f2226 is a low-saturation red with brown and plum undertones. Its matte appearance brings mystery, seriousness, and restrained passion to moody branding, sports graphics, or dramatic backgrounds. Use the hex code #3f2226 as a supporting tone or dark base, with white text for strong readability and clear contrast.
Questions about #3f2226
What is #3f2226 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f2226 is rgb(63, 34, 38), in HSL hsl(352, 30%, 19%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 40%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #3f2226?
#3f2226 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted blush, dusty mauve, and muted gold, while cream or white creates sharper contrast and keeps its brown-plum undertones feeling intentional in a palette.
Is #3f2226 a warm or cool color?
#3f2226 reads as a warm, dark red because its low-saturation base leans toward brown and plum rather than blue or violet, giving it an earthy, softened character instead of a crisp, cool appearance.
Is #3f2226 readable on white or black?
#3f2226 has a 14.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.