#2B241C Hex Color
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Think of dark roast coffee grounds or old leather. #2b241c is a deep, ashy brown with barely any saturation, so it reads more like a shadowed neutral than a true brown. Use it as a dominant base in moody, vintage, or organic layouts, where white text holds a strong 15.3:1 contrast. Pair it with muted ochre or sage so it stays warm instead of going flat.
Questions about #2b241c
What is #2b241c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b241c is rgb(43, 36, 28), in HSL hsl(32, 21%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 35%, 83%.
What text color works best on #2b241c?
White text is the clear choice, reaching about 15.3:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1. Dark text on #2b241c fails for body copy, so keep dark-on-dark pairings to large decorative type only.
What colors pair well with #2b241c?
Muted ochre, sage, and dusty terracotta all sit comfortably beside #2b241c, adding warmth without breaking its subdued character. Avoid bright primaries, which can make the brown look muddy by comparison.
Is #2b241c readable on white or black?
#2b241c has a 15.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.