#2A2825 Hex Color
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The hex code #2a2825 is a very dark, muted gray with subtle warm brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 14.7:1 contrast and supports readable small body copy.
Questions about #2a2825
What is #2a2825 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a2825 is rgb(42, 40, 37), in HSL hsl(36, 6%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 12%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Is #2a2825 warm or cool?
#2a2825 reads as a warm gray because its red and green values slightly exceed its blue value, creating a faint brown cast beneath its very low-saturation surface and keeping the darkness from feeling stark or bluish. It works well beside cream or muted olive when a dark palette needs warmth.
What colors pair well with #2a2825?
#2a2825 pairs well with softened light neutrals and restrained earthy accents, including cream, muted olive, dusty blue, and terracotta, which add separation without breaking its serious, low-chroma character in interfaces, packaging, or editorial layouts.
Is #2a2825 readable on white or black?
#2a2825 has a 14.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.