#28150E Hex Color
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#28150e is a very dark, muted brown with warm red undertones and an almost gray, ashy finish. Its serious, isolated mood suits coffee, tobacco, alcohol, vintage, and artisan branding. Use the hex code #28150e as a dominant dark background with white text for strong contrast, or as a grounding accent beside cream and copper.
Questions about #28150e
What is #28150e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28150e is rgb(40, 21, 14), in HSL hsl(16, 48%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 65%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #28150e?
The #28150e hex color pairs well with cream, copper, and muted terracotta, which soften its ashy depth while reinforcing its warm red undertones and preserving a restrained, grounded mood. Use it as a dark field or grounding accent.
Is #28150e readable on white or black?
#28150e has a 17.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.