#2B2722 Hex Color
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The hex code #2b2722 is a very dark, muted brown with ashy gray undertones. Its low saturation creates a gloomy, serious mood suited to vintage branding, coffee packaging, tobacco, legal work, and artisan products. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream or muted ochre, though large areas can feel heavy. White text reaches about a 14.8:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #2b2722
What is #2b2722 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2722 is rgb(43, 39, 34), in HSL hsl(33, 12%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 21%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b2722?
The hex color #2b2722 pairs well with warm cream, muted ochre, and dusty terracotta, which add light or restrained warmth without competing with its ashy brown base in vintage or artisan palettes.
Does #2b2722 look warm or cool?
The hex color #2b2722 reads as a muted warm brown overall, but its ashy gray undertones keep that warmth restrained rather than orange, giving dark layouts a grounded, serious appearance.
Is #2b2722 readable on white or black?
#2b2722 has a 14.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 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.