#2B1506 Hex Color
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A very dark, muted brown, #2b1506 has a warm reddish-black undertone and a heavy, grounded mood. Its low lightness suggests seriousness, strength, and quiet isolation, making it useful for coffee, tobacco, chocolate, and vintage branding. Use the hex code #2b1506 as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 17.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #2b1506
What is #2b1506 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1506 is rgb(43, 21, 6), in HSL hsl(24, 76%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 86%, 83%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b1506?
#2b1506 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted oranges, and soft creams because lighter companions balance its near-black depth while preserving an earthy, grounded feel; sage adds a cooler, restrained contrast.
Is #2b1506 warm or cool?
#2b1506 reads as a warm brown because its reddish-black undertone carries subtle red and earthy warmth, even though its very low lightness can make it appear nearly black in small areas or low-contrast settings.
Is #2b1506 readable on white or black?
#2b1506 has a 17.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.