#3E271B

#3E271B

Overview

#3E271B is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 62, 39, 27, in HSL 20.6°, 39.3%, 17.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 37.1%, 56.5%, 75.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 8016 Mahogany Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#3E271B

RGB

62, 39, 27

HSL

20.6, 39.3%, 17.5%

HSV

20.6, 56.5%, 24.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 37.1%, 56.5%, 75.7%

OKLCH

0.2979 0.0405 48.2

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: #3E271B;
color: #3E271B;
border-color: #3E271B;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

13.9:1

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 #3E271B?

RGB(62, 39, 27) · HSL(20.6, 39.3%, 17.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 37.1%, 56.5%, 75.7%)

Does #3E271B meet WCAG contrast on white?

13.9:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3E271B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3E271B background; contrast on black is 1.51:1.