#2E261A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2e261a has ashy gray and earthy brown undertones that create a gloomy, grounded mood. The hex code #2e261a works well as a supporting tone in vintage, coffee, tobacco, and artisan palettes, though it can look muddy across large areas. Pair it with warm cream or muted copper. White text provides about 14.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #2e261a
What is #2e261a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e261a is rgb(46, 38, 26), in HSL hsl(36, 28%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 43%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e261a?
Warm cream and muted copper pair well with #2e261a, adding clear contrast without breaking its earthy character, while terracotta can bring controlled warmth to small accents in a vintage, coffee, tobacco, or artisan palette.
Does #2e261a read as warm or cool?
#2e261a reads as a warm-leaning neutral because its brown and subtle yellow-red undertones outweigh the ashy gray, though its low saturation keeps the warmth subdued rather than cozy or bright.
Is #2e261a readable on white or black?
#2e261a has a 14.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.40:1 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.