#2D1406 Hex Color
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The hex code #2d1406 sits close to black, a heavily muted brown with scorched earth and dark roast coffee undertones. Its very low lightness makes it a solid base for dark mode backgrounds and moody branding, where white text reads at about 17.3:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or burnt orange so the warmth stays visible instead of going muddy.
Questions about #2d1406
What is #2d1406 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d1406 is rgb(45, 20, 6), in HSL hsl(22, 76%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 56%, 87%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2d1406?
Warm mid tones like terracotta, burnt sienna, and amber keep #2d1406 from reading flat. Cream and dusty rose work when you want softer contrast against its darkness.
Is #2d1406 readable on white or black?
#2d1406 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.