#2D1B11 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2d1b11 is a smoky brown with near-gray undertones and very low lightness. It creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, legal, vintage, and artisan branding. Use this hex code as a dominant dark background with warm cream or muted blue accents; white text remains highly readable at about 16.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #2d1b11
What is #2d1b11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d1b11 is rgb(45, 27, 17), in HSL hsl(21, 45%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 62%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2d1b11?
#2d1b11 pairs well with warm cream, muted blue, and terracotta accents, which soften its deep smoky brown base without losing its grounded character across branding, packaging, and interface layouts while preserving visual clarity. Use cream for clarity and muted blue for restrained contrast.
Does #2d1b11 look warm or cool?
#2d1b11 reads as a warm, smoky brown because its red and orange-brown character outweighs its near-gray undertones, giving the shade a restrained, serious presence rather than a rich or reddish appearance. It feels warmer beside cool gray and more neutral beside cream or tan.
Is #2d1b11 suitable for white text?
#2d1b11 offers strong contrast with white text, measuring about 16.5:1, so it works well as a dark background for readable interfaces, packaging, and branding when text needs to stand out clearly. Check accent colors separately because their contrast ratios can differ.
Is #2d1b11 readable on white or black?
#2d1b11 has a 16.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.