#2C2725 Hex Color
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#2c2725 is a dark, muted gray-brown with warm red undertones and very low saturation. Its dim, ashy appearance creates a serious, restrained mood without the starkness of pure black. The hex code works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, typography, and product design, while white text remains highly readable at about a 14.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #2c2725
What is #2c2725 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2725 is rgb(44, 39, 37), in HSL hsl(17, 9%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 16%, 83%.
Does #2c2725 read warm or cool?
#2c2725 reads warm because its red and green channels sit slightly above its blue channel, creating a faint brown cast beneath the neutral gray. Its very low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, so surrounding colors can shift its appearance.
What colors pair well with #2c2725 in a design?
#2c2725 pairs well with soft off-white for clean contrast, muted sage for an earthy balance, or dusty blue for a cooler counterpoint. Use it as the dominant dark base, then reserve lighter colors for text, surfaces, and small interface accents.
Is #2c2725 readable on white or black?
#2c2725 has a 14.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.