#2F2726 Hex Color
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#2f2726 is a dark, muted red with ashy brown undertones and very low lightness, giving designs a serious, mysterious mood. Use it as a dominant background for moody branding, dark interfaces, or dramatic food and entertainment graphics. White text remains highly readable at about 14.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #2f2726.
Questions about #2f2726
What is #2f2726 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f2726 is rgb(47, 39, 38), in HSL hsl(7, 11%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 19%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Does #2f2726 read as warm or cool?
#2f2726 reads as a warm, near-black red-brown because its red channel is slightly stronger than its green and blue channels, while the ashy undertones keep it subdued instead of richly burgundy.
What colors pair well with #2f2726?
#2f2726 pairs well with warm white, cream, muted beige, and soft sage, which add contrast without breaking its restrained mood; dusty terracotta reinforces its earthy red undertone in branding and editorial palettes.
Is #2f2726 readable on white or black?
#2f2726 has a 14.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.