#2D2F13 Hex Color
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#2d2f13 is a murky, desaturated olive tone with heavy shadows and a dusty yellow undertone. It provides excellent contrast for white text, making it a functional choice for dark mode UI backgrounds or serious, moody branding. While it feels grounded and somber, avoid using it in large blocks if you need to project optimism. The hex code for this dark, shadowy yellow is #2d2f13.
Questions about #2d2f13
What is #2d2f13 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2f13 is rgb(45, 47, 19), in HSL hsl(64, 42%, 13%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 60%, 82%.
Is #2d2f13 a good choice for text backgrounds?
#2d2f13 works exceptionally well as a dark mode background because it provides high contrast for white text while remaining softer and more organic than pure black. Its dusty yellow undertone helps bridge the gap between technical UI design and natural, grounded color palettes.
What colors complement #2d2f13?
Warm off-whites and soft creams create the best contrast against #2d2f13 because they play off its dusty olive character without feeling stark. Avoid using bright neons, as they clash with its somber, desaturated nature and can make the composition feel visually noisy.
Is #2d2f13 readable on white or black?
#2d2f13 has a 13.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.