analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3E1E1D — Ebony
#3E1E1D is a dark moderately saturated red sitting at 2° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #3E1E1D
- faf5f5
- ebd5d5
- dcb6b5
- cd9795
- be7775
- af5855
- 914744
- 713735
- 512826
- 311817
- 110808
Color schemes using #3E1E1D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#3E1E1D FAQ
What color is #3E1E1D?
#3E1E1D is a shade of ebony in the red family. It has a hue of 2 degrees, 36% saturation and 18% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3E1E1D?
#3E1E1D is rgb(62, 30, 29) in RGB, hsl(2, 36%, 18%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 52%, 53%, 76%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3E1E1D?
White text on this background reaches 14.91:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.41:1.
What colors go well with #3E1E1D?
Its direct complement is #1D3D3E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #1D3E2F and #1D2D3E gives you contrast without the vibration.