#2B0A0F Hex Color
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#2b0a0f is a very dark, warm maroon-red with low lightness and dusty red undertones. Its subdued appearance creates a serious, mysterious mood for moody backgrounds, luxury branding, wine labels, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant base with pale rose or warm cream accents. White text reaches about 18.2:1 contrast, so this hex code supports small body text.
Questions about #2b0a0f
What is #2b0a0f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b0a0f is rgb(43, 10, 15), in HSL hsl(351, 62%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 77%, 65%, 83%.
Does #2b0a0f read as warm or cool?
It reads warm because its red base and very low lightness create a dense, earthy impression rather than a crisp cool one. Dusty undertones soften the intensity, giving it a serious, traditional feel in branding and editorial layouts.
Which colors pair well with #2b0a0f?
For a balanced palette, #2b0a0f pairs best with warm cream for contrast, pale rose for softness, and muted olive or sage for separation without making the overall design feel bright or overly sweet.
Is #2b0a0f readable on white or black?
#2b0a0f has a 18.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.