#2B180B Hex Color
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#2b180b is a very dark, muted brown with warm red and amber undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage packaging, coffee branding, tobacco, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 17:1 contrast. The hex code #2b180b also works as a strong supporting tone.
Questions about #2b180b
What is #2b180b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b180b is rgb(43, 24, 11), in HSL hsl(24, 59%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 74%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b180b?
#2b180b pairs well with warm neutrals such as cream and beige, while muted terracotta adds warmth and sage creates a balanced contrast without overpowering the shade’s deep brown base in a palette.
Does #2b180b read as a warm or cool color?
#2b180b reads as a warm brown because its red and amber undertones outweigh its blue component, giving it a grounded, serious mood suited to coffee packaging, vintage-inspired layouts, dark interfaces, and other designs that benefit from visual weight.
Is #2b180b readable on white or black?
#2b180b has a 16.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.