#2C241B Hex Color
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The hex code #2c241b is a very dark, muted brown with ashy gray undertones and a matte, grounded look. Its low lightness brings mystery, seriousness, and warmth to moody branding, coffee packaging, vintage layouts, and organic products. Use it as a supporting tone or dominant base with warm cream. White text remains highly readable at about 15.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #2c241b
What is #2c241b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c241b is rgb(44, 36, 27), in HSL hsl(32, 24%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 39%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2c241b?
Warm cream pairs especially well with #2c241b, while muted terracotta or olive can add contrast and soften the transition between its dark base and lighter content without making the overall palette feel harsh.
Does #2c241b look warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, grounded brown overall, but its ashy gray undertones soften that warmth and give it a slightly cool, matte edge when used as a background or supporting tone. It suits serious packaging and vintage-inspired layouts.
Is #2c241b readable on white or black?
#2c241b has a 15.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.