#22150C Hex Color
A grounded and heavy nearly black brown
This nearly black brown feels heavy and grounded. Because #22150c is extremely dark, it works best as a solid background or a moody footer rather than fine text. Pair it with crisp white type to maintain high contrast. Its muted, ashy quality makes it an excellent choice for branding in the coffee or craft industries where a sense of serious reliability is needed.
Questions about #22150c
What is #22150c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #22150c is rgb(34, 21, 12), in HSL hsl(25, 48%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 65%, 87%.
How should I use #22150c in web design?
Because #22150c is extremely dark and dense, it functions best as a solid background or a moody, grounding footer element. Avoid using it for fine text or small UI details, as the low contrast makes it difficult to read on many screens.
What colors pair well with #22150c?
To maintain high contrast and readability, pair #22150c with crisp white or very light neutral tones. For a sophisticated look, consider accents like soft cream or muted gold to add warmth without overwhelming the serious, grounded nature of the brown.
Is #22150c readable on white or black?
#22150c has a 17.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.