#2E301D Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated olive tone carries a heavy, moody weight. Because it sits between grey and yellow, it works best as a grounding background rather than a primary focus. Pair it with soft, warm creams for balance. The hex code #2e301d supports white text with a 13.5:1 contrast ratio, ensuring even small body copy remains perfectly legible.
Questions about #2e301d
What is #2e301d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e301d is rgb(46, 48, 29), in HSL hsl(66, 25%, 15%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 40%, 81%.
What colors pair best with #2e301d for a balanced design?
Soft warm creams and muted beiges work beautifully alongside #2e301d to lift its heavy, dark character without creating harsh contrast. You can also successfully accent this shade with a dusty rose or a muted terracotta to introduce subtle warmth.
Is #2e301d readable on white or black?
#2e301d has a 13.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.