#2F110B Hex Color
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The hex code #2f110b is a dark, muted red-brown with smoky brown undertones and very low lightness. Its serious, mysterious character suits wine branding, formal layouts, autumn palettes, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white type, which reaches about a 17.4:1 contrast ratio. Its low saturation can look muddy beside black, so pair it with cream or muted gold.
Questions about #2f110b
What is #2f110b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f110b is rgb(47, 17, 11), in HSL hsl(10, 62%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 77%, 82%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2f110b?
Cream, muted gold, and warm tan pair well with #2f110b, adding contrast without fighting its smoky red-brown undertones; cooler charcoal can work in small amounts, while black may make the shade look muddy.
Does #2f110b read as warm or cool?
It reads as a warm, dark red-brown because its red bias and brown undertones outweigh its low saturation, giving layouts a restrained autumn or wine-inspired mood rather than a crisp, cool feel.
Is #2f110b readable on white or black?
#2f110b has a 17.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.20:1 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.