#2B1517 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2b1517 is a brown-leaning red with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood with hints of passion and urgency. Use the hex code #2b1517 as a moody background or strong supporting tone, where white text reaches about 17.2:1 contrast and remains readable in small sizes.
Questions about #2b1517
What is #2b1517 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1517 is rgb(43, 21, 23), in HSL hsl(355, 34%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 47%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b1517 in a design?
Pair #2b1517 with warm cream for readable contrast, or add muted sage and dusty rose for a softer palette. Its low saturation also works beside charcoal, while brighter reds should stay limited to small emphasis areas.
Is #2b1517 readable on white or black?
#2b1517 has a 17.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.