#2E1E1E Hex Color
Smoky red with quiet intensity
Dark, muted red with a smoky brown undertone, #2e1e1e feels serious, restrained, and slightly mysterious. Its low lightness suits branding, moody layouts, and dark-mode interfaces as a grounded base. Warmer red accents add energy without losing control. The hex code #2e1e1e supports crisp white text with about a 15.9:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #2e1e1e
What is #2e1e1e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e1e1e is rgb(46, 30, 30), in HSL hsl(0, 21%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 35%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e1e1e?
Warm neutrals, muted blush, terracotta, and restrained gold pair well with #2e1e1e, adding contrast without overpowering its smoky red-brown base. Off-white backgrounds also make the shade feel more refined and improve readability.
Does #2e1e1e read as warm or cool?
#2e1e1e reads as a warm, muted dark red because its red base is softened by a smoky brown undertone. Its low brightness keeps that warmth restrained, giving layouts a serious, grounded mood rather than a bright or energetic one.
Is #2e1e1e readable on white or black?
#2e1e1e has a 15.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.