#2D1615 Hex Color
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Deep, inky, and nearly black at first glance. Dark red #2d1615 has very low saturation, giving it a muted, ashy character rather than a vivid one. The hex code works best as a dominant background in moody layouts, where white text holds strong contrast at about 17:1. Pair it with dusty rose or warm tan to keep the warmth readable.
Questions about #2d1615
What is #2d1615 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d1615 is rgb(45, 22, 21), in HSL hsl(3, 36%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 53%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2d1615?
Dusty rose, warm tan, and muted gold all flatter #2d1615 without fighting its low saturation. Cool grays also work when you want a starker, more serious mood.
Is #2d1615 readable on white or black?
#2d1615 has a 16.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.