#2B2C2E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2b2c2e is a neutral grey with a slightly cool, ashy cast. Its low lightness gives interfaces, typography, and product designs a serious, restrained feel without the harshness of pure black. Use it as a dominant background with white text for about 14.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #2b2c2e.
Questions about #2b2c2e
What is #2b2c2e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2c2e is rgb(43, 44, 46), in HSL hsl(220, 3%, 17%) and in CMYK 7%, 4%, 0%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2b2c2e?
#2b2c2e pairs well with white, pale gray, and muted sage for calm contrast, while warm terracotta adds energy. Use lighter companions for text and reserve deeper accents for borders, icons, or layered surfaces.
Is #2b2c2e readable on white or black?
#2b2c2e has a 13.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.