#2B1B22 Hex Color
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Too dark and grayed to read as a true pink, #2b1b22 sits somewhere between dusty plum and near-black ink. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a secretive, moody feel, which suits dark mode backgrounds and intimate branding. White text reaches about 16.4:1 contrast against it, so body copy stays readable. Pair it with soft gold or muted rose to lift the warmth.
Questions about #2b1b22
What is #2b1b22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1b22 is rgb(43, 27, 34), in HSL hsl(334, 23%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 21%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b1b22?
Muted rose, soft gold, and pale sage all flatter #2b1b22 without fighting its low-key mood. For text and accents, cream or warm off-whites read more inviting than pure white.
Is #2b1b22 readable on white or black?
#2b1b22 has a 16.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.