#2C221F Hex Color
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Far from a vivid red, #2c221f is a dark, dusty shade that reads almost grey, with a warm red undertone hiding underneath. Its dim lightness makes it a reliable base color for moody layouts and dark mode designs. White text hits about 15.5:1 contrast on top of it, and muted golds draw out its warmth.
Questions about #2c221f
What is #2c221f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c221f is rgb(44, 34, 31), in HSL hsl(14, 17%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 30%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c221f?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and soft cream all flatter #2c221f because its low saturation keeps combinations from clashing. Bright pure reds tend to overpower it.
Is #2c221f readable on white or black?
#2c221f has a 15.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.