#2B121D Hex Color
A shadowed pink with plum depth
#2b121d is a dark, dusty pink with a muted plum-red undertone. Its very low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody backgrounds, intimate packaging, cosmetics, and fashion accents. Use it as a supporting dark tone with soft blush or warm cream; white text reads clearly on this hex code, including small body copy.
Questions about #2b121d
What is #2b121d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b121d is rgb(43, 18, 29), in HSL hsl(334, 41%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 33%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b121d?
#2b121d pairs well with warm cream, soft blush, and muted sage, which keep its dark plum-red base readable without making the palette feel harsh. Use cream for light surfaces and sage for restrained contrast.
Where does #2b121d work best in design?
#2b121d works best as a supporting dark tone in moody interfaces, intimate packaging, cosmetics, and fashion layouts, where its low lightness adds depth without taking over the full composition or making lighter details harder to place. Lighter surfaces keep large layouts from feeling too heavy.
Is #2b121d readable on white or black?
#2b121d has a 17.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.