#2B172A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2b172a is a dusky magenta with dusty plum and ashy red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to moody branding, nightlife, cosmetics, and romance. Use the hex code #2b172a as a supporting tone or dark-mode background, where white text achieves about 16.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #2b172a
What is #2b172a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b172a is rgb(43, 23, 42), in HSL hsl(303, 30%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 2%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b172a?
The hex color #2b172a pairs well with mauve, dusty rose, cream, and muted gold, which soften its dark plum base without competing with its low saturation. Use pale neutrals for contrast and warmer accents for a romantic, editorial palette.
Does #2b172a feel warm or cool?
Although its low brightness can read neutral, #2b172a leans warm because its magenta hue carries dusty red and plum undertones, giving layouts a more intimate and dramatic character than a blue-based purple.
Is #2b172a readable on white or black?
#2b172a has a 16.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.