#2C1C14 Hex Color
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#2c1c14 is a very dark, muted brown with nearly gray, ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to coffee, chocolate, tobacco, vintage, and artisan branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone or dark background, pairing it with warm cream or dusty clay. White text achieves about 16.4:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #2c1c14
What is #2c1c14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c1c14 is rgb(44, 28, 20), in HSL hsl(20, 38%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 55%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2c1c14?
For a balanced palette, #2c1c14 pairs well with warm cream, dusty terracotta, muted clay, and soft beige, which gently lift its nearly gray brown base without overwhelming its quiet, earthy character.
Does #2c1c14 read as warm or cool?
#2c1c14 reads as a warm-leaning brown despite its nearly gray, ashy undertones; its low lightness softens the warmth, giving it a restrained, smoky appearance rather than a rich reddish-brown look.
Is #2c1c14 readable on white or black?
#2c1c14 has a 16.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.28:1 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.