#3B260B

#3B260B

Overview

#3B260B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 59, 38, 11, in HSL 33.8°, 68.6%, 13.7%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 35.6%, 81.4%, 76.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 8014 Sepia Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#3B260B

RGB

59, 38, 11

HSL

33.8, 68.6%, 13.7%

HSV

33.8, 81.4%, 23.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 35.6%, 81.4%, 76.9%

OKLCH

0.2885 0.0509 69.9

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #3B260B;
color: #3B260B;
border-color: #3B260B;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

14.3:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.47:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3B260B?

RGB(59, 38, 11) · HSL(33.8, 68.6%, 13.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 35.6%, 81.4%, 76.9%)

Does #3B260B meet WCAG contrast on white?

14.3:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3B260B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3B260B background; contrast on black is 1.47:1.