#2B1D13 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty brown sits on the edge of black with an ashy, desaturated quality. Because it is so moody, #2b1d13 works best as a grounding 60% base for organic or vintage branding. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to lift its intensity. The hex code #2b1d13 provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a reliable, readable choice for dark mode UI designs.
Questions about #2b1d13
What is #2b1d13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1d13 is rgb(43, 29, 19), in HSL hsl(25, 39%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 56%, 83%.
What makes #2b1d13 a good choice for dark mode UI?
The hex color #2b1d13 provides a softer, more organic alternative to pure black for background layers, maintaining readability while reducing eye strain. Its low luminance makes it an ideal, high-contrast base for light-colored typography and interface elements in dark mode.
Which colors pair best with the dark brown of #2b1d13?
This shade pairs effectively with cream or muted gold tones, which lift its inherent intensity and add warmth to the design. You can also use soft off-whites for text to maintain a professional, high-contrast look without the harshness of stark white.
Is #2b1d13 readable on white or black?
#2b1d13 has a 16.30:1 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.