#2D201A Hex Color
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#2d201a is a dark, dusty brown that sits close to gray. Its low saturation gives it a matte, ashy feel, more charcoal than chocolate. It works best as a supporting tone or dark mode background, and white text on it hits 15.8:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with terracotta for warmth.
Questions about #2d201a
What is #2d201a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d201a is rgb(45, 32, 26), in HSL hsl(19, 27%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 42%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2d201a?
Warm accents like terracotta and burnt orange bring out its subtle brown base without clashing. For a calmer palette, try muted sage or cream, which keep the contrast soft and natural.
Is #2d201a readable on white or black?
#2d201a has a 15.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.