#2A2F36 Hex Color
A shadowed blue-gray with firm authority
#2a2f36 is a dark, muted blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and very low brightness. Its serious, controlled mood suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, giving about 13.5:1 contrast. The hex code #2a2f36 also works for moody branding and strong light accents.
Questions about #2a2f36
What is #2a2f36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a2f36 is rgb(42, 47, 54), in HSL hsl(215, 13%, 19%) and in CMYK 22%, 13%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #2a2f36?
#2a2f36 pairs well with white, soft gray, muted burgundy, and restrained metallic tones, creating clear contrast while adding warmth or polish without overpowering its dusty blue cast in interfaces, identity systems, and editorial layouts.
Is #2a2f36 readable on white or black?
#2a2f36 has a 13.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.