#2F2E1D Bistre
#2F2E1D is Bistre.
#2F2E1D
Bistre
What are the RGB, HSL, OKLCH and CMYK values of #2F2E1D?
- HEX
- #2F2E1D
- RGB
- rgb(47, 46, 29)
- HSL
- hsl(57, 24%, 15%)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.7% 0.029 105)
- CMYK
- 0, 2, 38, 82
#2F2E1D has a contrast ratio of 13.73:1 against white and 1.53:1 against black, so white is the better background for text in this color and light text reads best on it.
Contrast checker
Text color (rows) on background (columns), scored against WCAG 2.2. White and near-black text on this color.
| Text ↓ / Bg → | #2F2E1D |
|---|---|
| #2F2E1D | Same color |
| White | 13.7AAA |
| Near-black | 1.3Fail |
AAA ≥ 7:1 · AA ≥ 4.5:1 body text· AA18 ≥ 3:1 large text (18pt, or 14pt bold) only
Text that works on each color
- White on #2F2E1D · 13.7:1
Tints and shades of #2F2E1D
Same hue and chroma in OKLCH, lighter to darker.
Colors that go with #2F2E1D
Six harmony rules built from this color. Open any in the Studio.
- AnalogousNeighboring hues. Calm and cohesive, with little tension.
- ComplementaryOpposite hues. Maximum contrast — strong for accents.
- SplitA hue plus the two neighbors of its opposite. Contrast without the clash.
- TriadicThree evenly spaced hues. Vivid and balanced.
- TetradicFour hues in two complementary pairs. Rich, and easy to overuse.
- MonoOne hue across a range of lightness. Always harmonious.
Color blindness check
About 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women see color differently. Simulated with the Machado (2009) model.
No green cones — the most common form. Black Olive, #3C482D and Bistre, #392D23 become hard to tell apart — don't rely on color alone to separate them.
Export
Copy-paste code, or download the swatches.
:root {
--bistre-1: #2F2E1D; /* Bistre */
}Palettes, gradients and meshes with #2F2E1D
Items using this color or one perceptually close to it, closest first.
Palettes (72)
- Fern Gully
- Kyoto Tea House
- Clay Studio
- Hazelnut Praline
- Kiwi Smoothie
- Moss & Stone
- Spiced Chai
- Digital Matcha
- Espresso Bar
- Kazoku no aka
- Sandstone Canyon
- Obsidian Gold
- Heather Tweed
- Sunset Boulevard
- Cedar & Smoke
- Dusty Rose Atelier
- Barnwood
- Teal Typewriter
- Electric Lime
- Jade Pavilion
- Coastal Grey
- Cacao Nib
- Nordic Morning
- Tidepool
- Rain City Neon
- Forest Floor
- Lagoon Postcard
- Apricot Jam
- Thistle Moor
- Steel Harbour
- Mint Ledger
- Mauve Gallery
- Mango Lassi
- Spring Onion
- Paprika Kitchen
- Harbor Fog
- Morning Dew
- Saffron Market
- Terracotta Courtyard
- Aqua Studio
- Evergreen Lodge
- Butter Green
- Salt Marsh
- Pine Needle
- Night Shift
- Peony Stationery
- Copper Kettle
- Sorbet Stand
- Pistachio Gelato
- Rosewood Library
- Tropical Punch
- Brunch Club
- Bioluminescence
- Paper Lantern
- Arctic Fox
- Grapefruit Soda
- Blush Ballet
- Alpine Lake
- Lemon Meringue
- Pumpkin Patch
- Brass & Ink
- Turquoise Tile
- Flamingo Pool
- Rust Belt