#2E0F00 Hex Color
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#2e0f00 is a very dark brown, almost black, with a roasted, reddish undertone. It earns its keep as a dominant base in dark mode UI and moody packaging for coffee, chocolate, or craft spirits. Pair it with burnt orange or cream so it never turns muddy. White text on this hex code reaches about 17.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #2e0f00
What is #2e0f00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e0f00 is rgb(46, 15, 0), in HSL hsl(20, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 100%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e0f00?
Cream and burnt orange keep #2e0f00 from reading flat, while olive leans into its earthy side. Skip pale cool grays, since they make the brown look dull.
Is #2e0f00 a safe background for text?
Yes, for white or light text. White on #2e0f00 hits about 17.7:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text. Dark text on top of it will not read.
Is #2e0f00 readable on white or black?
#2e0f00 has a 17.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.