#2A252B Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2a252b is a purplish violet with ashy gray undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy, serious character suits moody interfaces, luxury packaging, spiritual themes, and gaming layouts. Use the hex code as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 15:1 contrast, while brighter accents keep the palette from feeling muddy.
Questions about #2a252b
What is #2a252b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a252b is rgb(42, 37, 43), in HSL hsl(290, 8%, 16%) and in CMYK 2%, 14%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2a252b?
Pair #2a252b with muted mauve, dusty rose, or aged gold for contrast without losing its subdued mood. It works well as a dominant background or structural tone, while bright accents prevent large areas from feeling flat.
Is #2a252b readable on white or black?
#2a252b has a 15.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.