#2E1217 Hex Color
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#2e1217 is a very dark, muted red with blackened brown undertones and low saturation. Its dusty, shadowed quality creates a serious, mysterious mood for cinematic branding, romance, sports, and caution-focused designs. Use it as a dominant background with white typography, which achieves about 17.3:1 contrast. The hex code is #2e1217.
Questions about #2e1217
What is #2e1217 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e1217 is rgb(46, 18, 23), in HSL hsl(349, 44%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 61%, 50%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e1217?
Muted neutrals such as charcoal, cream, and warm beige balance #2e1217, while dusty rose or terracotta can build a warmer tonal palette; lighter pairings also keep the deep red from overwhelming layouts and provide practical contrast for text and interface details.
Is #2e1217 warm or cool?
#2e1217 reads as a warm-leaning dark red because its subdued red base is supported by brown undertones, while its low saturation keeps that warmth restrained and gives layouts a shadowed, serious mood.
Is #2e1217 readable on white or black?
#2e1217 has a 17.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.21:1 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.