#2E0307 Hex Color
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Darker than a bottle of red wine, this dim maroon carries a dusty warmth. #2e0307 works best as a dominant base in moody layouts or luxury branding, where white text hits an 18.5:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with muted gold or dusty rose for richness, though at large sizes it can read almost black.
Questions about #2e0307
What is #2e0307 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e0307 is rgb(46, 3, 7), in HSL hsl(354, 88%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 93%, 85%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e0307?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm cream all flatter #2e0307 without competing with its depth. Skip bright oranges or pinks, since they make the maroon look muddy by comparison.
What does #2e0307 convey in a design?
The color reads serious, intimate, and a little mysterious, thanks to its very low lightness and muted saturation. It fits wine branding, formal invitations, and dark romantic themes better than energetic promotional work.
Is #2e0307 readable on white or black?
#2e0307 has a 18.54:1 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.