#2E060C Hex Color

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A dense, dusty maroon, #2e060c carries an intense and moody presence. This dark shade works best as a moody background or for formal brand accents. It offers excellent readability for white type, boasting an 18.3:1 contrast ratio for dark mode UI. Because it is nearly black, use the hex code #2e060c as a grounding accent rather than a primary fill color.

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What is #2e060c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #2e060c is rgb(46, 6, 12), in HSL hsl(351, 77%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 87%, 74%, 82%.

How should I use #2e060c in a design project?

Use #2e060c as a grounding anchor for text or borders rather than a primary fill, as its extreme darkness makes it perform like a refined alternative to black. It provides a formal, sophisticated structure when paired with cream or gold accents.

Is #2e060c readable on white or black?

#2e060c has a 18.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.

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