#2C2219 Hex Color
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#2c2219 is a very dark, muted brown with warm red and gray undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, mysterious, grounded feel, while the matte finish adds comfort and restraint. Use this hex code as a dominant background or contrast base in coffee, artisan, vintage, and organic branding. White text reaches about 15.6:1 contrast, enough for small body text under WCAG AA.
Questions about #2c2219
What is #2c2219 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2219 is rgb(44, 34, 25), in HSL hsl(28, 28%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 43%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2c2219?
Pair #2c2219 with muted terracotta for restrained warmth, or with sage for an earthy contrast that keeps the palette from feeling heavy. Use the lighter partner for panels or type so the dark base remains dominant without flattening the composition.
Is #2c2219 readable on white or black?
#2c2219 has a 15.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.