#2E1B2B Hex Color
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#2e1b2b is a dark, heavily muted magenta with dusky purple and gray undertones. Its low lightness gives designs a serious, intimate mood, while the matte quality keeps it understated rather than vivid. Use it as a supporting tone in fashion, cosmetic, or nightlife palettes, or as a strong background with white text. The hex code is #2e1b2b.
Questions about #2e1b2b
What is #2e1b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e1b2b is rgb(46, 27, 43), in HSL hsl(309, 26%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 7%, 82%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e1b2b?
#2e1b2b pairs well with charcoal, pale blush, dusty rose, and warm cream, which lift its low lightness without competing with its muted magenta cast. Use cream or blush for softer cosmetic and romance palettes, and charcoal for a restrained editorial look.
Does #2e1b2b read warm or cool?
It reads as a dark, slightly warm magenta because its red component is stronger than its blue component, while its heavy desaturation adds gray and purple. Surrounding colors can shift that impression, so judge it beside the rest of the palette.
Is #2e1b2b readable on white or black?
#2e1b2b has a 16.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.