#24282C Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #24282c is a neutral grey with slightly cool, ashy undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to dark interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which achieves about 14.8:1 contrast. The hex code #24282c also supports polished product and minimal designs.
Questions about #24282c
What is #24282c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #24282c is rgb(36, 40, 44), in HSL hsl(210, 10%, 16%) and in CMYK 18%, 9%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #24282c?
White provides strong contrast, while muted sage, terracotta, and cool blue accents soften or enliven #24282c without losing its restrained character in interfaces, branding, and architectural palettes built around it.
Is #24282c readable on white or black?
#24282c has a 14.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.41:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.