#2C1314 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2c1314 is a near-black red with brown, ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody feel suited to restaurant branding, dramatic interfaces, and high-impact accents. Use it as a dominant background with warm ivory or dusty rose accents, since dark details disappear against it. White text has about a 17.4:1 contrast ratio, and the hex code is #2c1314.
Questions about #2c1314
What is #2c1314 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c1314 is rgb(44, 19, 20), in HSL hsl(358, 40%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 57%, 55%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2c1314?
Warm ivory, dusty rose, and muted mauve pair well with #2c1314, adding contrast without fighting its dark red-brown base. Use these lighter accents for text, borders, or secondary surfaces, while avoiding similarly dark details that can disappear.
Does #2c1314 read as a warm or cool color?
#2c1314 reads warm rather than cool because its muted red base is softened by brown and ashy undertones. Its low lightness adds a serious, intimate mood, making it effective for restrained palettes, dramatic interfaces, and dark restaurant-inspired branding.
Is #2c1314 readable on white or black?
#2c1314 has a 17.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.