#3A3316
A very dark, moderate yellow closely aligning with Darkslategray.
About #3A3316
The hex code #3A3316 represents a beautifully specific shade of yellow. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. In the RGB color space, it consists of 58 red, 51 green, and 22 blue.
If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 12% M, 62% Y, and 77% K. With a hue angle of 48.3 degrees, it sits comfortably in the yellow spectrum.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#3A3316
RGB58, 51, 22
HSL48.3°, 45.0%, 15.7%
CMYK0%, 12%, 62%, 77%
HSV48.3°, 62.1%, 22.7%
LAB21.3, -1.5, 19.3
XYZ3.1, 3.3, 1.2
Decimal3814166
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
12.61:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.67:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.05:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.42:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #3A3316;
}
.text-color {
color: #3A3316;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #3A3316;
}