#2B0009 Hex Color
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Near-black with a faint red undertone, #2b0009 sits at the very dark end of maroon. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a brooding, gloomy feel, so it works best as a dominant background in dark mode UIs or moody branding rather than as fine detail. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold to keep the warmth alive. White text reads clearly on top, hitting about 19.0:1 contrast. The hex code #2b0009 suits wine branding, autumn layouts, and formal design where depth matters.
Questions about #2b0009
What is #2b0009 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b0009 is rgb(43, 0, 9), in HSL hsl(347, 100%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 79%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b0009?
Dusty rose, muted gold, and warm gray all flatter #2b0009 without washing it out. Avoid bright saturated colors, since they clash with its dim, low-saturation character and make it read muddy.
What mood does #2b0009 convey?
It reads gloomy, serious, and intense, driven almost entirely by its extreme darkness rather than its red hue. That makes it a fit for wine branding, formal design, and layouts built around depth and mystery.
Is #2b0009 readable on white or black?
#2b0009 has a 18.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.