#2B2728 Hex Color
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#2b2728 is a near-black shade that anchors layouts with serious weight. Because white text shows clearly at 14.8:1 contrast, it serves as an excellent background for dark mode interfaces. This muted tone feels less harsh than pure black, pairing well with soft, desaturated colors. It offers depth without the starkness of solid black. The hex code for this color is #2b2728.
Questions about #2b2728
What is #2b2728 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2728 is rgb(43, 39, 40), in HSL hsl(345, 5%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 7%, 83%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Why use #2b2728 instead of pure black?
Pure black can feel harsh on digital screens, causing eye strain when paired with high-contrast text. #2b2728 provides the necessary visual weight to anchor a design while maintaining a softer, more natural look that improves overall readability and viewer comfort.
What color schemes work best with #2b2728?
Because #2b2728 is a desaturated near-black, it acts as a neutral base that pairs perfectly with warm accents like terracotta or cooler tones like dusty blue. Avoid pairing it with dark colors that lack sufficient contrast, which can make layouts look muddy.
Is #2b2728 readable on white or black?
#2b2728 has a 14.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.