#3B290C

#3B290C

Overview

#3B290C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 59, 41, 12, in HSL 37.0°, 66.2%, 13.9%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 30.5%, 79.7%, 76.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 8014 Sepia Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#3B290C

RGB

59, 41, 12

HSL

37.0, 66.2%, 13.9%

HSV

37.0, 79.7%, 23.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 30.5%, 79.7%, 76.9%

OKLCH

0.2958 0.0503 76.3

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: #3B290C;
color: #3B290C;
border-color: #3B290C;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

13.92:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.51:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3B290C?

RGB(59, 41, 12) · HSL(37.0, 66.2%, 13.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 30.5%, 79.7%, 76.9%)

Does #3B290C meet WCAG contrast on white?

13.92:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3B290C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3B290C background; contrast on black is 1.51:1.