#2A311C Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2a311c is a dusky lime with earthy olive and gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a serious, understated mood suited to nature branding, gaming interfaces, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or rust. White text reads clearly at about 13.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #2a311c.
Questions about #2a311c
What is #2a311c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a311c is rgb(42, 49, 28), in HSL hsl(80, 27%, 15%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 43%, 81%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a311c?
#2a311c pairs well with warm cream for clear contrast and with muted rust or terracotta for earthy emphasis, while dusty beige and soft tan create quieter combinations that preserve its restrained, low-saturation character.
Is #2a311c warm or cool?
#2a311c reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive-yellow hue is softened by gray and low saturation, giving it a grounded appearance rather than the crisp coolness associated with blue-based greens. It works especially well as a background, border, or supporting brand color when brighter greens would feel too energetic.
Is #2a311c readable on white or black?
#2a311c has a 13.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.