Color #2E151A Color / Colour Code #2E151A
This page shows the hex color code for color #2e151a (#2E151A). The colour is a red tone with 37% saturation and 13% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2E151A against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2E151A paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 318, 348, and 18 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 348, 108, and 228 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2E151A
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 348 and saturation at 37%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 348 to 33 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 348 with its complement at 168 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #2E151A
Lightness variations at hue 348 and 37% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2E151A
Design Use Cases for #2E151A
Balanced UI Color
At 37% saturation, #2E151A strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 13% lightness, #2E151A works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#2E151A falls in the red spectrum (hue 348). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2E151A (hue 348) to its complement at hue 168. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 18. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2e151a, #152d29);
CSS Code for #2E151A
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About Color #2E151A (#2E151A)
#2E151A is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 46 red, 21 green, and 26 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.2:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 348 degrees with 37% saturation and 13% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2E151A is 29/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 54% magenta, 43% yellow, and 82% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2E151A against white is 16.96:1 and against black is 1.24:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #152D29 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2E151A. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2D1526 and #2D1C15, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #2E151A
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2E151A?
- #2E151A is Color #2E151A, a red color (colour) with RGB(46, 21, 26), HSL(348, 37%, 13%), and CMYK(0%, 54%, 43%, 82%). Its perceived brightness is 29/255.
- Is #2E151A accessible for text?
- Against white, #2E151A has a contrast ratio of 16.96:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.24:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2E151A?
- The complementary colour is #152D29 (hue 168). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2D1526 and #2D1C15. The triadic palette adds #1A2D15 and #151A2D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2E151A in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2e151a; or rgb(46, 21, 26); or hsl(348, 37%, 13%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 348 37% 13%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.