#2D0811 Hex Color
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A very dark, muted red with warm burgundy undertones, #2d0811 reads serious, mysterious, and intense. Its low lightness gives it a weighty presence in moody backgrounds, luxury branding, wine packaging, and formal layouts. Use it as a dominant base with pale text or brighter accents; the hex code #2d0811 provides about 18.2:1 contrast with white.
Questions about #2d0811
What is #2d0811 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d0811 is rgb(45, 8, 17), in HSL hsl(345, 70%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 62%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2d0811?
Pair #2d0811 with cream, pale gray, or muted sage to soften its heavy warmth, preserve legibility, and create a formal palette that feels less predictable than a simple red-and-white scheme. Keep the lighter tone prominent in layouts.
Is #2d0811 readable on white or black?
#2d0811 has a 18.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.