#2B1214 Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated red carries a moody and serious weight. Because it is so close to black, #2b1214 serves best as a dominant background for high-contrast, atmospheric interfaces rather than fine detail work. White text remains exceptionally legible against this shade, making it a strong choice for immersive web designs. Use it sparingly to ground brighter palettes, as it can feel muddy if overused.
Questions about #2b1214
What is #2b1214 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1214 is rgb(43, 18, 20), in HSL hsl(355, 41%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 53%, 83%. Browse more shades of red with names and hex codes.
What design strategy works best for #2b1214?
#2b1214 functions most effectively as a dominant background color rather than for fine details or small text. Because it is so close to black, it provides a sophisticated, moody foundation that allows lighter UI elements or crisp, high-contrast white typography to stand out clearly.
Does #2b1214 pair well with other colors?
Use #2b1214 sparingly to ground brighter palettes, as it can quickly dominate a layout. It pairs best with off-white or soft creams for readability, or vibrant, desaturated accents like a muted sage to balance its heavy, warm, and serious undertones.
Is #2b1214 readable on white or black?
#2b1214 has a 17.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.19:1 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.