#2B1704 Hex Color
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A very dark, muted brown, #2b1704 has warm red and earthy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with cream or muted sage accents. White text reaches about 17.1:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #2b1704
What is #2b1704 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1704 is rgb(43, 23, 4), in HSL hsl(29, 83%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 91%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b1704?
#2b1704 pairs well with cream, muted sage, and warm beige, which soften its deep brown base while preserving an earthy feel; terracotta or muted gold can add controlled warmth without overwhelming the background.
Where does #2b1704 work best in a design?
Its nearly black brown works best as a dominant background, headline color, or deep accent in coffee, chocolate, tobacco, craft, and vintage-inspired branding, especially when balanced with cream or other light neutrals.
Is #2b1704 readable on white or black?
#2b1704 has a 17.11:1 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.