#2C1615 Hex Color
A serious and dusty dim red
This dim and dusty red carries an intense, serious quality perfect for moody or dramatic designs. Its inky, unsaturated tone creates a sense of mystery and hidden power. Because it draws attention without being loud, designers use hex code #2c1615 for high-contrast backgrounds or to signal danger and urgency in a professional palette.
Questions about #2c1615
What is #2c1615 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c1615 is rgb(44, 22, 21), in HSL hsl(3, 35%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 52%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2c1615?
This deep, dusty red pairs beautifully with muted creams, soft beiges, or warm grays to soften its intensity. For high-contrast visual impact, try combining it with pale, desaturated teals or muted golds to create a balanced, professional, and sophisticated color palette.
Is #2c1615 considered a warm or cool color?
While #2c1615 technically sits in the red hue family, its low saturation and dark value give it a grounded, neutral presence. It lacks the typical warmth of a bright red, feeling instead like a sophisticated, somber, and serious shade.
Is #2c1615 readable on white or black?
#2c1615 has a 17.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.