#2A1203 Hex Color
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#2a1203 is a nearly black, warm dark brown with strong red undertones and very low lightness. Its dim, restrained character suggests seriousness, mystery, strength, and comfort, making it effective for moody branding, coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and vintage designs. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 17.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #2a1203.
Questions about #2a1203
What is #2a1203 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a1203 is rgb(42, 18, 3), in HSL hsl(23, 87%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 93%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #2a1203?
#2a1203 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta, and subdued gold accents, while pale blue-gray can add sharper contrast without overpowering its nearly black depth in brand palettes and editorial layouts.
Is #2a1203 warm or cool?
#2a1203 reads as warm because its brown base carries strong red undertones, although its very low lightness makes it feel restrained, shadowy, and nearly black rather than visibly red in most digital palettes.
Is #2a1203 readable on white or black?
#2a1203 has a 17.70:1 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.