#2A3E2B Hex Color
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Dark and highly muted, #2a3e2b is a gray-green shade with ashy undertones and a serious, grounded feel. The hex code #2a3e2b works well as a supporting tone for sustainability, finance, pharmacy, and organic branding, especially beside warm cream or dusty beige. It also suits moody interfaces, with white text providing about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #2a3e2b
What is #2a3e2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a3e2b is rgb(42, 62, 43), in HSL hsl(123, 19%, 20%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 31%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #2a3e2b?
Warm cream, dusty beige, and muted natural colors pair well with #2a3e2b, softening its dark, ashy green character without losing its grounded feel. For stronger contrast, use white or a pale neutral for text, icons, and interface backgrounds.
Is #2a3e2b readable on white or black?
#2a3e2b has a 11.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.