#2B2E31 Hex Color
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#2b2e31 is a dark, low-saturation gray with a cool, ashy cast and a restrained, serious mood. Its depth suits UI backgrounds, typography, and minimalist product design, especially with off-white or muted metallic accents. Use it as a dominant base in dark interfaces; white text provides about 13.7:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text. The hex code is #2b2e31.
Questions about #2b2e31
What is #2b2e31 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b2e31 is rgb(43, 46, 49), in HSL hsl(210, 7%, 18%) and in CMYK 12%, 6%, 0%, 81%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #2b2e31?
Pair #2b2e31 with off-white, cool gray, muted silver, or restrained blue-gray accents for a clean, restrained mood; warmer beige or muted terracotta can soften its severity without overwhelming the dark base.
Does #2b2e31 look warm or cool?
#2b2e31 reads as a cool gray because its subtle blue cast places it slightly away from neutral charcoal, giving the shade an ashy, restrained character suited to focused interfaces, precise typography, and minimalist product layouts.
Is #2b2e31 readable on white or black?
#2b2e31 has a 13.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.