#2A0F13 Hex Color
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#2a0f13 is a very dark, muted reddish tone with smoky brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while the red base adds restrained passion and urgency. Use this hex code as a dominant background for moody branding, sports graphics, or dark interfaces. White text reaches about 17.9:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #2a0f13
What is #2a0f13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a0f13 is rgb(42, 15, 19), in HSL hsl(351, 47%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 55%, 84%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a0f13?
Warm neutrals such as beige or terracotta complement #2a0f13, while cream and muted gold create clearer contrast without losing its smoky, dramatic character across editorial, sports, and interface design palettes.
Does #2a0f13 read as warm or cool?
#2a0f13 reads as a warm, dark red because its red base is softened by smoky brown undertones, though its very low lightness makes the warmth restrained rather than fiery in most layouts.
Is #2a0f13 readable on white or black?
#2a0f13 has a 17.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.