#2B231F Hex Color
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#2b231f is a dark brown that sits close to gray, with dusty, ashy undertones. Its low lightness makes it a strong base for moody layouts, vintage branding, and coffee or chocolate packaging. It reads warm despite the muted surface, and white text hits a 15.4:1 contrast ratio on it, well past WCAG AA. Use it as a dominant background rather than an accent, where its subtlety gets lost.
Questions about #2b231f
What is #2b231f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b231f is rgb(43, 35, 31), in HSL hsl(20, 16%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 28%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b231f?
#2b231f pairs well with muted terracotta, sage, and warm cream, which lift its dusty surface without clashing. A burnt orange accent also adds contrast while keeping the palette earthy and cohesive.
Is #2b231f a warm or cool brown?
#2b231f is a warm brown, though barely. Its red and orange undertones sit at very low saturation, so it reads almost gray in isolation and only shows warmth next to cooler colors.
Is #2b231f readable on white or black?
#2b231f has a 15.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.