#2A2C2C Hex Color
Restrained charcoal with cool green undertones
Dark and nearly colorless, #2a2c2c has very low saturation and a faint cool green cast. Its dim, restrained character suits moody interfaces, architectural layouts, and serious branding. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about a 14:1 contrast ratio. The hex code for this shade is #2a2c2c.
Questions about #2a2c2c
What is #2a2c2c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a2c2c is rgb(42, 44, 44), in HSL hsl(180, 2%, 17%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2a2c2c?
#2a2c2c pairs well with white, pale gray, sage, and warm off-white, which soften its cool cast while preserving a grounded mood in interfaces, editorial layouts, brand systems, and calm contrast. A restrained terracotta accent can add warmth and draw attention.
Is #2a2c2c warm or cool?
#2a2c2c reads as a cool near-neutral because its extremely low saturation is paired with a faint green cast, giving dark interfaces and architectural layouts a calm, serious depth without introducing a vivid, distracting color.
Is #2a2c2c readable on white or black?
#2a2c2c has a 14.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.