Dark Sepia

Dark Sepia (#3a1d00) belongs to the Orange family and reads as a fully saturated shade. Close to pure Orange pigment, with little to no white, black, or gray mixed in. For accessible text, light works better than the alternative.

Dark Sepia color swatch, hex code #3A1D00

Shades, tones & tints

Pairs well with

CMYKC0 M50 Y100 K77
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Palettes featuring Dark Sepia

Blackened Brown4
Retro Diner45
Chrysophobia55
Blackened Brown42
Slate Grayscale44
Chrysophobia73
Red Bean55
Hidden Passage104

Related colors

Brown OrangeTangerineSepiaPastel BrownSoft CoralDark BronzePeruHighlighter OrangeGuavaGingerCopperKabul

Dark Sepia color FAQ

What is the dark sepia hex code?

The hex code for Dark Sepia is #3A1D00. Against white it measures 15.5:1 contrast (AAA), and against black 1.4:1 (Fail).

What colors go with dark sepia?

Colors that pair well with Dark Sepia include Murky Depths, Dark Sienna, Black Swan, Pitch-Black Forests, Throat. Complementary colors sit opposite it on the color wheel for contrast; analogous colors sit beside it for a calmer, harmonious look.

How do I find dark sepia color palettes?

Browse the palettes featuring Dark Sepia above, each with copyable hex codes, or open Dark Sepia in the generator to build your own palette around it.