#2E2005 Hex Color
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#2e2005 is a very dark shade of yellow, close to burnt umber, with a muted, earthy feel. Its low lightness and weak saturation give it a heavy, grounded mood, so it works best as a dominant base in moody palettes rather than a bright accent. White text reads clearly on it, with contrast around 15.8:1, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with warm cream or dusty orange to keep the combination from turning muddy.
Questions about #2e2005
What is #2e2005 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2005 is rgb(46, 32, 5), in HSL hsl(40, 80%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 89%, 82%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e2005?
Warm creams and dusty oranges lift #2e2005 without clashing, while muted sage adds an earthy balance. Avoid pairing it with bright saturated yellows, which make the dark shade read muddy by comparison.
Is #2e2005 readable on white or black?
#2e2005 has a 15.84:1 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.