#2E1E17 Hex Color
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An almost black, muted brown, #2e1e17 carries a serious and somber weight. Its extremely low lightness makes it an excellent choice for a dominant background when you need more personality than pure black offers. Pair this hex code with dusty pastels or off-white for high contrast without harshness. It performs best in moody branding and dark UI interfaces where readability is the primary focus.
Questions about #2e1e17
What is #2e1e17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e1e17 is rgb(46, 30, 23), in HSL hsl(18, 33%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 50%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should I use #2e1e17 in a UI design?
#2e1e17 works best as a background color for high-end, moody interfaces where you want more warmth than pure black provides. Pair it with soft, off-white text to ensure readability while maintaining a sophisticated, modern aesthetic that feels less harsh to the eyes.
What colors pair well with #2e1e17?
Is #2e1e17 readable on white or black?
#2e1e17 has a 15.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.