#2A4248 Hex Color
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#2a4248 is a dark, ashy cyan that sits close to slate gray. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a gloomy, understated mood, so it fits dark mode backgrounds and moody brand palettes. Use it as a dominant base rather than an accent, and note that white text reads clearly on it at about 10.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #2a4248
What is #2a4248 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2a4248 is rgb(42, 66, 72), in HSL hsl(192, 26%, 22%) and in CMYK 42%, 8%, 0%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2a4248?
Warm, dusty accents like terracotta or muted rose lift its gray undertones, while soft off-whites keep it from reading flat. Avoid bright cyans next to it, since they make it look dull by comparison.
Is #2a4248 readable on white or black?
#2a4248 has a 10.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.97:1 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.