#2A171E Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2a171e is a pink pushed so close to black it reads almost grey, with a dusty wine undertone. That low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for moody layouts and dark mode, where white text hits about 16.9:1 contrast. Pair it with warm rose or soft gold to keep it from going flat. The hex code #2a171e suits cosmetics, fashion, and romance-themed branding.
Questions about #2a171e
What is #2a171e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a171e is rgb(42, 23, 30), in HSL hsl(338, 29%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 29%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #2a171e?
Warm rose, dusty mauve, and soft gold all lift #2a171e without breaking its muted mood. Cooler choices like sage or a pale blush work too, giving the dark base a clearer contrast point.
Is #2a171e readable on white or black?
#2a171e has a 16.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.