#2C2523 Hex Color
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A near-black red with a dusty, ashy undertone. #2c2523 keeps its warmth buried under low lightness, so it reads more charcoal than crimson. That muted quality suits dark mode backgrounds and moody brand palettes, where a plain black feels too flat. White text passes WCAG AA easily on this hex code at roughly 15:1 contrast. Pair it with muted sage or warm copper for extra depth.
Questions about #2c2523
What is #2c2523 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2523 is rgb(44, 37, 35), in HSL hsl(13, 11%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 20%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2c2523?
Muted tones like sage and terracotta warm it up without fighting its grayness. For text, soft cream or white keeps contrast high. Skip bright reds nearby, since they make this shade read muddy.
Is #2c2523 readable on white or black?
#2c2523 has a 15.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.