#3E140B

#3E140B

Overview

#3E140B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 62, 20, 11, in HSL 10.6°, 69.9%, 14.3%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 67.7%, 82.3%, 75.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 8012 Red Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#3E140B

RGB

62, 20, 11

HSL

10.6, 69.9%, 14.3%

HSV

10.6, 82.3%, 24.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 67.7%, 82.3%, 75.7%

OKLCH

0.2568 0.0684 33.7

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: #3E140B;
color: #3E140B;
border-color: #3E140B;
Nearest Tailwind: Orange 950 #431407

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

16.03:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.31:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3E140B?

RGB(62, 20, 11) · HSL(10.6, 69.9%, 14.3%) · CMYK(0.0%, 67.7%, 82.3%, 75.7%)

Does #3E140B meet WCAG contrast on white?

16.03:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3E140B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3E140B background; contrast on black is 1.31:1.