#2B2A28 Hex Color
A shadowed neutral with warm depth
#2b2a28 is a dark, muted gray with faint warm brown undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to moody interfaces, typography, architecture, and minimal product design. Use this hex code as a dominant dark base with lighter text and restrained accents. White text reads clearly, with about 14.3:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #2b2a28
What is #2b2a28 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2a28 is rgb(43, 42, 40), in HSL hsl(40, 4%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 7%, 83%.
Does #2b2a28 read as warm or cool?
#2b2a28 reads as a slightly warm neutral because its near-black gray carries subtle brown undertones rather than blue. That warmth softens dark interfaces and pairs well with muted sage or dusty beige.
Is #2b2a28 readable on white or black?
#2b2a28 has a 14.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 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.