#2B0D04 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2b0d04 is a warm reddish brown with smoky maroon undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to luxury, wine, autumn, and formal branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with warm ivory accents. White text remains highly legible, offering about 18.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #2b0d04
What is #2b0d04 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b0d04 is rgb(43, 13, 4), in HSL hsl(14, 83%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 91%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b0d04?
Warm ivory, soft beige, and muted terracotta pair well with #2b0d04, balancing its deep reddish brown while preserving warmth and giving designers lighter options for text, borders, cards, and spacious areas.
Does #2b0d04 read as warm or cool?
#2b0d04 reads as warm because its red and brown base outweighs its smoky, muted quality, while its very low lightness adds a serious, mysterious mood suited to wine, autumn, luxury, or formal design themes.
Is #2b0d04 readable on white or black?
#2b0d04 has a 18.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.