#2A0909 Hex Color
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Dark and warm, #2a0909 is a near-black red with low lightness and a smoky, wine-like undertone. Its serious, mysterious mood suits luxury branding, autumn palettes, sports graphics, and dramatic interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which provides about an 18.4:1 contrast ratio for clear readability.
Questions about #2a0909
What is #2a0909 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a0909 is rgb(42, 9, 9), in HSL hsl(0, 65%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 79%, 79%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #2a0909?
#2a0909 pairs well with white, warm cream, muted gold, terracotta, and dusty rose because these colors soften its near-black red base or reinforce its warm wine character without competing with it.
Is #2a0909 warm or cool?
#2a0909 reads as a warm color because its red hue and wine-like undertone outweigh its very low lightness, giving it a smoky, intimate feel rather than the crisp distance associated with blue-based near-black shades.
Is #2a0909 readable on white or black?
#2a0909 has a 18.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.