#2B211A Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not black, but close to it: #2b211a is a near-grey brown with dusty, low-saturation undertones. Its muted depth makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode UI, moody layouts, and vintage packaging. White text reads clearly on top at about 15.7:1 contrast, so it handles small body type without trouble.
Questions about #2b211a
What is #2b211a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b211a is rgb(43, 33, 26), in HSL hsl(25, 25%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 40%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b211a?
Pair #2b211a with muted sage or terracotta for a natural, earthy palette, or with burnt orange and warm cream when you want stronger contrast and visible warmth against its low-saturation base.
Is #2b211a readable on white or black?
#2b211a has a 15.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.