#2A2C34 Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo with dusty gray undertones, #2a2c34 feels serious, structured, and slightly mysterious. The hex code works well as a dominant background for moody interfaces, night-sky themes, meditation brands, and luxury layouts. Pair it with warm ivory or muted burgundy. White text reaches about 13.9:1 contrast, supporting accessible body copy.
Questions about #2a2c34
What is #2a2c34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a2c34 is rgb(42, 44, 52), in HSL hsl(228, 11%, 18%) and in CMYK 19%, 15%, 0%, 80%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a2c34?
Is #2a2c34 warm or cool?
#2a2c34 reads as a cool, dark indigo because its blue-violet cast is softened by dusty gray undertones. That restrained temperature gives it a serious, structured mood, making it effective for immersive backgrounds and quiet, low-light interfaces.
Is #2a2c34 readable on white or black?
#2a2c34 has a 13.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.