#2D161C Hex Color
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This is not a candy pink. #2d161c is dark enough to read as blackened plum, with a dusty rose undertone that keeps it soft. Its very low saturation makes it moody and restrained, so it fits dark layouts, nightlife branding, and romantic packaging better than playful ones. White text holds a strong 16.9:1 contrast on it, well past AA for body copy. The hex code for this dark pink is #2d161c.
Questions about #2d161c
What is #2d161c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d161c is rgb(45, 22, 28), in HSL hsl(344, 34%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 51%, 38%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2d161c?
Pair #2d161c with warm creams and muted mauve tones to draw out its rose undertone. Soft gold accents also work for a richer nightlife or cosmetics palette. Bright pinks overwhelm it.
Is #2d161c readable on white or black?
#2d161c has a 16.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.