#2E0000 Hex Color
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This extremely dark red reads as near-black, offering immense gravity and serious, moody undertones. Because it sits so close to black, it lacks the energy of brighter reds, functioning best as a sophisticated, grounded background rather than an accent. Pair #2e0000 with soft creams or metallic golds to stop it from appearing muddy. White text remains highly readable against this hex code.
Questions about #2e0000
What is #2e0000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e0000 is rgb(46, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 82%.
How should I pair #2e0000 in a design layout?
#2e0000 works best when balanced against high-contrast elements like creams or metallic gold to prevent it from appearing muddy. Because it is so close to black, use it as a sophisticated, grounding foundation for your layout.
Is #2e0000 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
Yes, #2e0000 provides excellent contrast for white or light-colored text, making it a viable alternative to pure black. It offers a slightly warmer, more organic feeling than a standard flat black background while remaining perfectly readable.
Is #2e0000 readable on white or black?
#2e0000 has a 18.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.11:1 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.