#2A2E1B Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2a2e1b is a yellow shade with olive-green and gray undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, shadowy mood suited to moody backgrounds, construction branding, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a dominant base with warm off-white or rust accents; white text remains highly readable, with about 14.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #2a2e1b.
Questions about #2a2e1b
What is #2a2e1b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a2e1b is rgb(42, 46, 27), in HSL hsl(73, 26%, 14%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 41%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a2e1b?
#2a2e1b pairs well with warm off-white, rust, and muted terracotta, which lift its dark olive base while preserving its grounded mood and giving designers a clear balance of lightness, warmth, and muted earthy color.
Does #2a2e1b read as warm or cool?
#2a2e1b reads as a dark, muted warm yellow-olive because its yellow base is softened by olive-green and gray undertones, while its low lightness gives the shade a shadowy, restrained presence rather than bright earthy warmth.
Is #2a2e1b readable on white or black?
#2a2e1b has a 13.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.