#2E271C Hex Color
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A very dark, dusty brown that sits close to black, with muted olive undertones. #2e271c works best as a supporting base in moody layouts, letting cream or ochre accents do the talking. Its low saturation reads grounded and serious, which suits coffee, tobacco, and artisan brands. White text hits a 14.8:1 contrast ratio on this hex code, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #2e271c
What is #2e271c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e271c is rgb(46, 39, 28), in HSL hsl(37, 24%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 39%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e271c?
Cream, ochre, and burnt orange bring out its hidden warmth, while slate blue gives it a sharper, moodier edge. Treat #2e271c as the dominant base and keep lighter tones on top for legibility.
Is #2e271c a good background for text?
Yes. White text reaches about 14.8:1 contrast on #2e271c, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold, so small body copy stays clear on this dark brown.
Is #2e271c readable on white or black?
#2e271c has a 14.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.