Color #2C1908

Color Code #2C1908

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

BrownVery dark
Color preview#2C1908
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#2C1908
RGB
rgb(44, 25, 8)
HSL
hsl(28.33 69.23% 10.2%)
HSV
hsv(28.33 81.82% 17.25%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 43.18%, 81.82%, 82.75%
Relative luminance0.01250—1
Contrast with white16.8:1WCAG
Contrast with black1.25:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample16.8:1
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 #2C1908 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: #2C1908;
  background-color: #2C19081A;
  border-color: #2C1908;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #2C1908?

This color is RGB(44, 25, 8).

What is the HSL value of #2C1908?

Its value is HSL(28.33°, 69.23%, 10.2%).

Is #2C1908 suitable for text?

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