#2A2B2B Hex Color
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Reach for #2a2b2b when a design needs a dark base that stays neutral. This grey sits one step above black, with a faint dusty, slightly cool cast. The hex code #2a2b2b works well as a dominant background in dark interfaces and moody layouts, where white text reaches about 14.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm ochre or muted terracotta to keep large areas from reading flat.
Questions about #2a2b2b
What is #2a2b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a2b2b is rgb(42, 43, 43), in HSL hsl(180, 1%, 17%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2a2b2b?
Warm accents work best against this cool dark grey. Try terracotta or ochre for contrast, or a soft cream for text and fine detail. Avoid mid-greys nearby, since they blur together.
Is #2a2b2b readable on white or black?
#2a2b2b has a 14.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.