#2B221A Hex Color
A grounded near-black brown for depth
This near-black brown carries a heavy, serious weight, perfect for grounding moody interfaces. With high contrast against white text, #2b221a works well as a dominant background instead of standard black. It feels organic and slightly dusty, which makes it a smart choice for vintage or artisan branding. Pair it with soft, muted creams rather than pure white to avoid a harsh, jarring visual effect.
Questions about #2b221a
What is #2b221a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b221a is rgb(43, 34, 26), in HSL hsl(28, 25%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 40%, 83%.
What colors pair best with #2b221a?
Pair #2b221a with soft, muted creams or warm beiges rather than stark white to maintain an organic, approachable feel. For a high-contrast accent, it complements muted gold or mustard tones beautifully without appearing as jarring as a black-on-white combination.
Is #2b221a a good choice for text-heavy interfaces?
While #2b221a provides a softer alternative to standard black, ensure your background is significantly lighter to maintain accessible contrast levels for readability. It works best as a primary interface background or footer color rather than for body paragraphs on white.
Is #2b221a readable on white or black?
#2b221a has a 15.59:1 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.