#2E2119 Hex Color
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Far from a rich chocolate brown, #2e2119 is a dark, dusty shade that sits close to charcoal. Its low saturation and deep lightness read gloomy and matte, which suits moody backgrounds, vintage branding, and coffee packaging. White text clears WCAG AA on top of it at about 15.6:1 contrast. The hex code pairs well with burnt orange, which pulls out its faint warmth.
Questions about #2e2119
What is #2e2119 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2119 is rgb(46, 33, 25), in HSL hsl(23, 30%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 46%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e2119?
Burnt orange, terracotta, and cream all flatter #2e2119, since they lift its faint warmth without fighting its muted depth. Skip bright saturated hues, which can make the brown read flat and muddy.
Is #2e2119 readable on white or black?
#2e2119 has a 15.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.34:1 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.