#3C170E

#3C170E

Overview

#3C170E is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 60, 23, 14, in HSL 11.7°, 62.2%, 14.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 61.7%, 76.7%, 76.5%. The nearest named color is RAL 8012 Red Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#3C170E

RGB

60, 23, 14

HSL

11.7, 62.2%, 14.5%

HSV

11.7, 76.7%, 23.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 61.7%, 76.7%, 76.5%

OKLCH

0.2589 0.061 34.9

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: #3C170E;
color: #3C170E;
border-color: #3C170E;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 950 #431407

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

15.9:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.32:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3C170E?

RGB(60, 23, 14) · HSL(11.7, 62.2%, 14.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 61.7%, 76.7%, 76.5%)

Does #3C170E meet WCAG contrast on white?

15.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3C170E?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3C170E background; contrast on black is 1.32:1.