#2B1D15 Hex Color
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#2b1d15 is a very dark, muted brown with warm red undertones and an almost gray, ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to coffee, tobacco, legal, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 16.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #2b1d15.
Questions about #2b1d15
What is #2b1d15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1d15 is rgb(43, 29, 21), in HSL hsl(22, 34%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 51%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b1d15?
#2b1d15 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted cream, terracotta, and sage, creating balanced palettes that soften its deep brown base while preserving its vintage, grounded character in branding and editorial layouts.
What mood does #2b1d15 create?
#2b1d15 creates a serious, mysterious mood through its very low lightness, warm red undertones, and ashy finish, making it suitable for coffee, tobacco, legal, vintage, and other understated brand directions that need a grounded visual tone.
Is #2b1d15 readable on white or black?
#2b1d15 has a 16.28:1 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.