#2E0019 Hex Color
A mysterious red-plum with depth
The hex code #2e0019 is a very dark, muted warm pink with a red-plum undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to romance, fashion, cosmetics, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background, pairing it with dusty blush or cream. White text has strong contrast at about 18.6:1.
Questions about #2e0019
What is #2e0019 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e0019 is rgb(46, 0, 25), in HSL hsl(327, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 46%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e0019?
#2e0019 pairs well with cream, dusty blush, muted mauve, and soft pink, which lift its near-black depth while preserving a romantic red-plum mood across digital interfaces, fashion palettes, and cosmetic designs.
Is #2e0019 warm or cool?
#2e0019 reads as warm because its hue leans toward red and magenta rather than blue, although its very low lightness makes it feel restrained, shadowy, and nearly black in practice.
Is #2e0019 readable on white or black?
#2e0019 has a 18.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.