#3F2D15 Hex Color

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The hex code #3f2d15 is a very dark, muted brown with warm olive and charcoal undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, grounded mood for coffee, tobacco, leather, vintage, and artisan branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which provides about a 13.1:1 contrast ratio, while lighter tan or muted gold adds definition.

Questions about #3f2d15

What is #3f2d15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f2d15 is rgb(63, 45, 21), in HSL hsl(34, 50%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 67%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #3f2d15?
#3f2d15 pairs well with warm tan, muted gold, cream, and olive, which add contrast without breaking its earthy character; burgundy can bring restrained warmth to branding, packaging, and editorial layouts.
Does #3f2d15 read as a warm or cool color?
#3f2d15 reads as warm because its dark brown base carries subtle olive and charcoal undertones, though its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than rich or reddish in most palettes.
Is #3f2d15 readable on white or black?
#3f2d15 has a 13.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.