#2E2500 Hex Color
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The hex code #2e2500 is a very dark, dusty yellow with warm brown undertones and low saturation. Its gloomy, serious depth suits moody backgrounds, sale graphics, and budget or construction branding. Use it as a dominant base with white text. White text reaches about 15.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for small body text. Its muted tone can look muddy across large areas.
Questions about #2e2500
What is #2e2500 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2500 is rgb(46, 37, 0), in HSL hsl(48, 100%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 100%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e2500?
#2e2500 pairs well with warm off-whites, muted ochre, and charcoal, which preserve its serious mood while adding separation without making the palette feel busy or overly bright in restrained editorial layouts and practical brand systems. Use brighter yellow sparingly.
Is #2e2500 readable on white or black?
#2e2500 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.