#283233 Hex Color
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#283233 is a dusty, near-grey cyan that leans into a moody, muted aesthetic. Because it lacks high saturation, it works best as a balanced background tone rather than a focal point. Pair this hex code with crisp white text to take advantage of its 13.2:1 contrast ratio, which keeps small body text perfectly readable in dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #283233
What is #283233 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #283233 is rgb(40, 50, 51), in HSL hsl(185, 12%, 18%) and in CMYK 22%, 2%, 0%, 80%.
Does #283233 work well for body text?
Using #283233 as a background color is ideal for reading, but it is too dark to display text effectively unless using a very light, high-contrast foreground. Pair it with crisp white or off-white text to maintain its modern, muted aesthetic while ensuring readability.
What colors pair well with #283233?
This color acts as a neutral base, so it pairs beautifully with warm accents like terracotta or mustard to break up its cool, desaturated temperature. You can also layer it with lighter grey-blues to create a monochromatic, sophisticated palette.
Is #283233 readable on white or black?
#283233 has a 13.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.59:1 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.