Color #2C1901

Color Code #2C1901

A precise look at this Brown color with standard values, coordinated palettes, contrast and practical examples.

BrownVery dark
Color preview#2C1901
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Complete color values

Every value is calculated directly from the HEX code. CMYK is an approximation for print workflows.

HEX
#2C1901
RGB
rgb(44, 25, 1)
HSL
hsl(33.49 95.56% 8.82%)
HSV
hsv(33.49 97.73% 17.25%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 43.18%, 97.73%, 82.75%
Relative luminance0.01230—1
Contrast with white16.85:1WCAG
Contrast with black1.25:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample16.85:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample1.25:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

This very dark Brown tone can be considered for prominent surfaces, identity elements and visual emphasis.

Use #2C1901 for normal text only when the contrast ratio reaches at least 4.5:1. Large text may pass at 3:1.

Color harmony

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For designers and developers

CSS code example

CSS
.color-sample {
  color: #2C1901;
  background-color: #2C19011A;
  border-color: #2C1901;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #2C1901?

This color is RGB(44, 25, 1).

What is the HSL value of #2C1901?

Its value is HSL(33.49°, 95.56%, 8.82%).

Is #2C1901 suitable for text?

Readability depends on the background. The contrast ratio and WCAG results on this page provide the relevant checks.