#3E241C

#3E241C

Overview

#3E241C is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 62, 36, 28, in HSL 14.1°, 37.8%, 17.6%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 41.9%, 54.8%, 75.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 8016 Mahogany Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#3E241C

RGB

62, 36, 28

HSL

14.1, 37.8%, 17.6%

HSV

14.1, 54.8%, 24.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 41.9%, 54.8%, 75.7%

OKLCH

0.2915 0.0425 37.9

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: #3E241C;
color: #3E241C;
border-color: #3E241C;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

14.25:1

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 #3E241C?

RGB(62, 36, 28) · HSL(14.1, 37.8%, 17.6%) · CMYK(0.0%, 41.9%, 54.8%, 75.7%)

Does #3E241C meet WCAG contrast on white?

14.25:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3E241C?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3E241C background; contrast on black is 1.47:1.