Color #2E1C19

Color Code #2E1C19

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

RedVery dark
Color preview#2E1C19
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Complete color values

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

HEX
#2E1C19
RGB
rgb(46, 28, 25)
HSL
hsl(8.57 29.58% 13.92%)
HSV
hsv(8.57 45.65% 18.04%)
CMYKApproximate
0%, 39.13%, 45.65%, 81.96%
Relative luminance0.01480—1
Contrast with white16.2:1WCAG
Contrast with black1.3:1WCAG
Best text color#FFFFFFAA ✓

Contrast report

Readability against white and black text

Readable text sample16.2:1
AA ✓AAA ✓
Readable text sample1.3:1
AA ×AAA ×
Usage suggestions

Where can this color work?

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

Use #2E1C19 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: #2E1C19;
  background-color: #2E1C191A;
  border-color: #2E1C19;
}

Frequently asked questions

What is the RGB value of #2E1C19?

This color is RGB(46, 28, 25).

What is the HSL value of #2E1C19?

Its value is HSL(8.57°, 29.58%, 13.92%).

Is #2E1C19 suitable for text?

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