#2D1313 Hex Color
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This dark, ashy red carries a heavy and serious tone. Because #2d1313 is so unsaturated, it functions best as a base for moody dark mode interfaces. White text reads clearly against this hex code, providing high accessibility with a 17.3:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with soft creams or muted grays to keep your design from looking muddy.
Questions about #2d1313
What is #2d1313 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d1313 is rgb(45, 19, 19), in HSL hsl(0, 41%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 58%, 58%, 82%.
Which colors work best alongside #2d1313?
To keep the palette from appearing muddy, pair #2d1313 with soft cream or muted silver tones. These lighter, desaturated colors provide just enough brightness to pop against the dark red base without overpowering the serious, moody atmosphere of the layout.
Is #2d1313 readable on white or black?
#2d1313 has a 17.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.