#2C1A13 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2c1a13 carries warm red-brown undertones with an almost black, ashy finish. This hex code creates a serious, secluded mood for coffee, tobacco, craft, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with cream or white typography; white text reaches about 16.6:1 contrast, making it suitable for small body text.
Questions about #2c1a13
What is #2c1a13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c1a13 is rgb(44, 26, 19), in HSL hsl(17, 40%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 57%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c1a13?
#2c1a13 pairs well with cream, warm white, terracotta, and dusty tan, which brighten its near-black brown base without losing its grounded character. Use lighter pairing colors for text, borders, or surfaces, while stronger accents work best in small details.
Is #2c1a13 warm or cool?
#2c1a13 reads as a warm color because its red-brown undertones outweigh the low lightness and ashy finish, giving it the feel of dark coffee or tobacco rather than neutral gray in intimate and craft-inspired visual systems.
Is #2c1a13 readable on white or black?
#2c1a13 has a 16.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.