#2B1700 Hex Color
Intense, desaturated brown for grounded designs
#2b1700 is an incredibly dark, desaturated brown that feels almost black. Its heavy, muted character lends a serious, grounded mood to vintage or organic branding. Because it sits so close to black, use it as a 60% dominant background to provide high contrast for white typography. It pairs well with muted creams or soft golds for a sophisticated, tactile aesthetic. The hex code for this color is #2b1700.
Questions about #2b1700
What is #2b1700 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1700 is rgb(43, 23, 0), in HSL hsl(32, 100%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 100%, 83%.
Does #2b1700 work well as a primary text color?
While #2b1700 is dark enough to read like black, using it for body text offers a softer, more sophisticated look than pure black. It provides excellent readability against cream or off-white backgrounds while maintaining a grounded, organic feel for your layout.
What colors pair effectively with #2b1700 in a design scheme?
Is #2b1700 readable on white or black?
#2b1700 has a 17.13:1 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.