#3A0000
A very dark, vivid red closely aligning with Black.
About #3A0000
At its core, #3A0000 is a very dark and vivid hue. Its closest recognized web color is Black. In the RGB color space, it consists of 58 red, 0 green, and 0 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 0% Cyan, 100% Magenta, 100% Yellow, and 77% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A0000
RGB58, 0, 0
HSL0.0°, 100.0%, 11.4%
CMYK0%, 100%, 100%, 77%
HSV0.0°, 100.0%, 22.7%
LAB8.1, 27.9, 12.8
XYZ1.7, 0.9, 0.1
Decimal3801088
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
17.80:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.18:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
17.01:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.00:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A0000;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A0000;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A0000;
}