#2A232D Hex Color
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#2a232d is a dark purple that sits close to grey, with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation keeps things subdued, so it works best as a base or supporting tone in dark mode UIs and moody brand palettes. Try it beside warm ochre or dusty rose for contrast. White text on #2a232d reaches about 15.3:1, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #2a232d
What is #2a232d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a232d is rgb(42, 35, 45), in HSL hsl(282, 13%, 16%) and in CMYK 7%, 22%, 0%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2a232d?
Warm ochre and dusty rose both lift #2a232d without fighting its muted character. For a richer scheme, try a desaturated plum in the same lightness range plus one pale cream accent.
Does #2a232d read warm or cool?
It reads cool-leaning neutral. The violet undertone adds a slight chill, but the heavy grey keeps it from feeling as cold as a true blue-purple.
Is #2a232d readable on white or black?
#2a232d has a 15.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.