#2B2823 Hex Color
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#2b2823 is a dark grey with a warm, smoky undertone and no strong color cast. It reads quieter than pure black, which makes it useful for backgrounds, dark mode interfaces, and typography that needs contrast without harshness. White text stays readable against it, and pairing it with muted brass or sage keeps the palette from feeling flat.
Questions about #2b2823
What is #2b2823 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2823 is rgb(43, 40, 35), in HSL hsl(38, 10%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 19%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #2b2823?
Muted brass, sage, and dusty rose all sit comfortably against #2b2823 without competing with it. Keep bright accents limited to one or two, since this grey works best as a calm base rather than a colorful mix.
Is #2b2823 a warm or cool gray?
#2b2823 leans warm, with a subtle brown undertone that keeps it from feeling sterile. That warmth makes it a good match for natural materials, leather tones, and earthy palettes.
Is #2b2823 readable on white or black?
#2b2823 has a 14.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.43:1 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.