#3d2b1f
#3d2b1f is rgb(61, 43, 31), or hsl(24, 33%, 18%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is yellow-950 (#432004), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 13.43:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| black | 1.56:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| slate-900 | 1.33:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| gray-100 | 12.20:1 | pass | pass | pass |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #3d2b1f in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #3d2b1f in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #2d4a2d
Used together in Medieval Manuscript.
1.36:1
Not for normal text - #2d4a3e
Used together in Dark Academia.
1.38:1
Not for normal text - #6b4c3b
Used together in Dark Academia.
1.74:1
Not for normal text - #8b1a1a
Used together in Medieval Manuscript.
1.45:1
Not for normal text - #8b7355
Used together in Dark Academia.
2.99:1
Not for normal text - #c9a74e
Used together in Medieval Manuscript.
5.83:1
AA normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #3d2b1f: 13.43:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #3d2b1f.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #3d2b1f as the primary color, following the Dark Academia style: rgb(61, 43, 31), nearest Tailwind token yellow-950. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 13.43:1 on white, 1.56:1 on black).
Paste this into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or v0 to use #3d2b1f with correct contrast constraints. Browse all palette colors.
Questions about #3d2b1f
What color is #3d2b1f?
#3d2b1f is rgb(61, 43, 31), or hsl(24, 33%, 18%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is yellow-950 (#432004), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #3d2b1f?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #3d2b1f: 13.43:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #3d2b1f in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#3d2b1f], text-[#3d2b1f], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.