#2B1D19 Hex Color
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#2b1d19 is a very dark, muted red with brown and ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, while restrained warmth adds passion and urgency. Use it as a dominant background for moody branding, food packaging, or sports graphics, then add white text for strong readability. The hex code is #2b1d19.
Questions about #2b1d19
What is #2b1d19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b1d19 is rgb(43, 29, 25), in HSL hsl(13, 26%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 42%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b1d19?
Pair #2b1d19 with warm cream, muted terracotta, or dusty rose for layered contrast, or use white with a muted sage accent for a softer palette. Pale neutrals keep the dark red-brown from feeling too heavy.
Is #2b1d19 a warm or cool color?
#2b1d19 reads as a warm, very dark red because its red value is higher than its green and blue values, while brown and ashy undertones keep the warmth subdued rather than bright or fiery.
Is #2b1d19 readable on white or black?
#2b1d19 has a 16.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.