#2F2923 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2f2923 is a brown with warm gray undertones and an ashy, dusty finish. Its low lightness suggests seriousness, mystery, strength, and security without feeling stark. Use this shade as a dominant background for moody branding, coffee, tobacco, or artisan products. The hex code #2f2923 supports clear white text at about 14.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #2f2923
What is #2f2923 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f2923 is rgb(47, 41, 35), in HSL hsl(30, 15%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 26%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2f2923?
The #2f2923 hex color pairs well with warm neutrals, muted terracotta and olive, while cream or white adds contrast without breaking its earthy, restrained mood across many grounded visual systems.
Is #2f2923 a warm or cool color?
#2f2923 reads as a warm, dark brown because its brown base is softened by warm gray undertones rather than blue or green. The ashy finish keeps that warmth restrained, so it feels serious and grounded rather than rich or bright.
Is #2f2923 readable on white or black?
#2f2923 has a 14.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.