#3F3C01 Hex Color
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#3f3c01 is a dark, dusty yellow with olive and brown undertones. Its low lightness gives it a serious, shadowy mood, while the muted warmth suggests mystery and restrained enthusiasm. Use this hex code for moody backgrounds, construction or budget branding, and strong contrast layouts. White text reaches about 11.3:1 contrast, supporting readable small body text.
Questions about #3f3c01
What is #3f3c01 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f3c01 is rgb(63, 60, 1), in HSL hsl(57, 97%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 98%, 75%.
What colors pair well with #3f3c01?
#3f3c01 pairs well with warm off-white, navy, and muted terracotta, with the light neutral providing clarity and the darker or warmer accents adding structure without competing with its subdued yellow cast. Use off-white for text and reserve terracotta for small accents.
Is #3f3c01 readable on white or black?
#3f3c01 has a 11.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.85:1 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.