#2A1308 Hex Color
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With its very low lightness and subdued red-brown undertones, #2a1308 creates a serious, shadowy foundation. The hex code works well as a dominant background for vintage, coffee, chocolate, tobacco, and artisan branding. Pair it with warm ivory for strong readable contrast. White text reaches about 17.6:1, making it suitable for small body text and dark interfaces.
Questions about #2a1308
What is #2a1308 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a1308 is rgb(42, 19, 8), in HSL hsl(19, 68%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 55%, 81%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #2a1308?
White and warm ivory offer strong contrast with #2a1308, while muted terracotta and beige create warmer combinations for branding, packaging, and editorial layouts without overwhelming its deep richness and warmth.
Is #2a1308 a warm or cool color?
#2a1308 reads as a very warm, dark red-brown because its red component outweighs its green and blue values, while its near-black lightness keeps the warmth subdued for a serious, shadowed, grounded mood.
Is #2a1308 readable on white or black?
#2a1308 has a 17.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.