#272C2E Hex Color
Sophisticated dark charcoal with moody undertones
This dark, muted charcoal provides a grounding alternative to standard black. With its low saturation, #272c2e creates a sophisticated, moody base for UI interfaces and modern web design. It offers excellent contrast for white text, ensuring readability in dark mode layouts. Pair this hex code with muted ochres or soft teals to avoid a flat appearance in your color palette.
Questions about #272c2e
What is #272c2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #272c2e is rgb(39, 44, 46), in HSL hsl(197, 8%, 17%) and in CMYK 15%, 4%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #272c2e in a design?
Is #272c2e suitable for text in dark mode?
Because #272c2e is a very dark, desaturated shade, it is best used as a background color rather than a text color. When using it as a background, ensure your foreground text is a high-contrast white or light gray for optimal accessibility.
Is #272c2e readable on white or black?
#272c2e has a 14.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.