#2E1D17 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2e1d17 is a reddish brown with dusty red and near-black undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, moody presence suited to backgrounds, dark mode, packaging, and vintage branding. Use it as a dominant base with warm cream or aged gold accents. White text has about 16.1:1 contrast here. The hex code is #2e1d17.
Questions about #2e1d17
What is #2e1d17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e1d17 is rgb(46, 29, 23), in HSL hsl(16, 33%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 50%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e1d17?
Warm cream and aged gold pair especially well with #2e1d17, lifting its dark reddish-brown base without losing its vintage mood. Terracotta reinforces its warmth, while muted sage adds softer natural contrast.
Is #2e1d17 warm or cool?
#2e1d17 reads as a warm color because its red and brown components outweigh the near-black undertone. Its low lightness tempers that warmth, giving it a restrained, serious mood rather than a bright earthy feel.
Is #2e1d17 readable on white or black?
#2e1d17 has a 16.10:1 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.