#2B2218 Hex Color
Grounded brown with charcoal depth
#2b2218 is a very dark, muted brown with low saturation and a matte, almost charcoal appearance. Its warm near-black and gray undertones create a serious, grounded mood suited to vintage, coffee, tobacco, and artisan branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text remains highly readable at about a 15.6:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #2b2218.
Questions about #2b2218
What is #2b2218 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2218 is rgb(43, 34, 24), in HSL hsl(32, 28%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 44%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b2218?
Warm cream and muted tan create clear, inviting contrast with #2b2218, while terracotta and burgundy reinforce its coffee-inspired, vintage character without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright to the eye.
Does #2b2218 read as warm or cool?
#2b2218 reads as a warm near-black brown because its red and green channels sit above blue, while low saturation and deep value give it a restrained, charcoal-like finish rather than a bright or strongly reddish brown.
Where can #2b2218 work well in a design?
Use #2b2218 for dominant backgrounds, headings, packaging, and grounded brand accents when you want a matte, serious mood; warm cream or soft beige details can add separation and keep dark layouts from feeling heavy.
Is #2b2218 readable on white or black?
#2b2218 has a 15.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.