#2B1B13 Hex Color
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Think dried espresso grounds: #2b1b13 is a very dark brown with a muted, ashy undertone. That low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for moody layouts, and white text over it reaches about 16.5:1 contrast. Pair it with burnt orange or olive to bring out its warmth. The hex code #2b1b13 suits coffee, craft, and vintage branding.
Questions about #2b1b13
What is #2b1b13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1b13 is rgb(43, 27, 19), in HSL hsl(20, 39%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 56%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b1b13?
Burnt orange, olive, and warm cream all lift #2b1b13 without fighting its muted undertone. A dusty terracotta accent works well too. Avoid pale grays nearby, since this dark brown can make them look flat.
Is #2b1b13 readable on white or black?
#2b1b13 has a 16.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.