#3F281A

#3F281A

Overview

#3F281A is a warm, dark color. In RGB it is 63, 40, 26, in HSL 22.7°, 41.6%, 17.5%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 36.5%, 58.7%, 75.3%. The nearest named color is RAL 8016 Mahogany Brown.

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Color Values

HEX

#3F281A

RGB

63, 40, 26

HSL

22.7, 41.6%, 17.5%

HSV

22.7, 58.7%, 24.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 36.5%, 58.7%, 75.3%

OKLCH

0.3014 0.0419 51.9

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: #3F281A;
color: #3F281A;
border-color: #3F281A;
Nearest Tailwind: Yellow 950 #422006

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

13.73:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.53:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #3F281A?

RGB(63, 40, 26) · HSL(22.7, 41.6%, 17.5%) · CMYK(0.0%, 36.5%, 58.7%, 75.3%)

Does #3F281A meet WCAG contrast on white?

13.73:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #3F281A?

Use FFFFFF text on a #3F281A background; contrast on black is 1.53:1.