#2E2323 Hex Color
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This dark, dusty red feels grounded and moody due to its heavy gray undertones. Because #2e2323 is so muted, it works best as a supporting texture or a background for high-contrast typography rather than a primary color. White text offers excellent readability against this shade, making it a functional choice for dark mode designs that avoid the harshness of pure black.
Questions about #2e2323
What is #2e2323 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2323 is rgb(46, 35, 35), in HSL hsl(0, 14%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 24%, 82%.
How should I use #2e2323 in a web layout?
#2e2323 works best as a background or text color for interfaces that require a moody, sophisticated aesthetic without the visual fatigue of true black. It creates high-contrast readability when paired with soft white or off-white typography.
Does #2e2323 read as a warm or cool color?
Despite being a red, #2e2323 is heavily desaturated with gray undertones, making it appear cooler and more neutralized than a standard, vibrant red. It functions more like a deep charcoal with a subtle, organic hint of warmth buried inside.
Is #2e2323 readable on white or black?
#2e2323 has a 15.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.