#3E3B34

#3E3B34

Overview

#3E3B34 is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 62, 59, 52, in HSL 42.0°, 8.8%, 22.4%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 4.8%, 16.1%, 75.7%. The nearest named color is RAL 6006 Grey Olive.

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Color Values

HEX

#3E3B34

RGB

62, 59, 52

HSL

42.0, 8.8%, 22.4%

HSV

42.0, 16.1%, 24.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 4.8%, 16.1%, 75.7%

OKLCH

0.353 0.0125 87.6

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: #3E3B34;
color: #3E3B34;
border-color: #3E3B34;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 700 #44403C

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

11.17:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.88:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3E3B34?

RGB(62, 59, 52) · HSL(42.0, 8.8%, 22.4%) · CMYK(0.0%, 4.8%, 16.1%, 75.7%)

Does #3E3B34 meet WCAG contrast on white?

11.17:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3E3B34?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3E3B34 background; contrast on black is 1.88:1.