Color #3E241E Color / Colour Code #3E241E
This page shows the hex color code for color #3e241e (#3E241E). The colour is a red tone with 35% saturation and 18% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #3E241E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#3E241E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 341, 11, and 41 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 11, 131, and 251 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #3E241E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 11 and saturation at 35%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 11 to 56 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 11 with its complement at 191 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #3E241E
Lightness variations at hue 11 and 35% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #3E241E
Design Use Cases for #3E241E
Balanced UI Color
At 35% saturation, #3E241E strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#3E241E at 18% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its red character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#3E241E falls in the red spectrum (hue 11). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #3E241E (hue 11) to its complement at hue 191. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 41. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3e241e, #1e383e);
CSS Code for #3E241E
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About Color #3E241E (#3E241E)
#3E241E is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 62 red, 36 green, and 30 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.1:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 11 degrees with 35% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #3E241E is 43/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 42% magenta, 52% yellow, and 76% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #3E241E against white is 14.23:1 and against black is 1.48:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #1E383E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #3E241E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #3E1E28 and #3E341E, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #3E241E?
- #3E241E is Color #3E241E, a red color (colour) with RGB(62, 36, 30), HSL(11, 35%, 18%), and CMYK(0%, 42%, 52%, 76%). Its perceived brightness is 43/255.
- Is #3E241E accessible for text?
- Against white, #3E241E has a contrast ratio of 14.23:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.48:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #3E241E?
- The complementary colour is #1E383E (hue 191). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #3E1E28 and #3E341E. The triadic palette adds #1E3E24 and #241E3E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #3E241E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #3e241e; or rgb(62, 36, 30); or hsl(11, 35%, 18%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 11 35% 18%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.