#2D2313 Hex Color
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Dark brown, on the edge of charcoal. #2d2313 keeps a dusty, ashy undertone, so it reads brooding rather than warm. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode layouts and moody branding, where its low saturation lets muted gold or terracotta accents stand out. White text on this hex code clears WCAG AA at roughly 15.4:1.
Questions about #2d2313
What is #2d2313 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2313 is rgb(45, 35, 19), in HSL hsl(37, 41%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 58%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2d2313?
Muted gold, dusty terracotta, and warm cream all sit well against #2d2313, since its low saturation lets warmer accents carry the palette. Skip pure black nearby, as it flattens the brown's ashy undertones.
Is #2d2313 readable on white or black?
#2d2313 has a 15.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.