#2B2219 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2b2219 is a warm brown hex code with ashy gray undertones and a matte, almost black appearance. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody backgrounds, coffee or artisan branding, and strong supporting elements. White text reaches about 15.6:1 contrast here, making it suitable for accessible body text.
Questions about #2b2219
What is #2b2219 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2219 is rgb(43, 34, 25), in HSL hsl(30, 26%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 42%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b2219?
The best pairings for #2b2219 are muted terracotta, dusty rose, and warm cream, because these lighter, softened tones lift its low lightness while preserving an earthy, restrained palette for packaging, editorial layouts, or brand systems. Use one lighter partner for text or borders.
Is #2b2219 readable on white or black?
#2b2219 has a 15.60:1 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.