#2B3B34 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2b3b34 is a gray-leaning teal with low saturation and a matte, inky quality. Its serious, understated mood suits moody branding, wellness spaces, and dark-mode interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text; the hex code provides about 11.8:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text.
Questions about #2b3b34
What is #2b3b34 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b3b34 is rgb(43, 59, 52), in HSL hsl(154, 16%, 20%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 12%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #2b3b34?
#2b3b34 pairs well with warm white, muted sage, and restrained terracotta, creating contrast without breaking its quiet, earthy mood; pale blue-gray adds lift while preserving its cool, gray-leaning teal character.
Does #2b3b34 read as a warm or cool color?
#2b3b34 reads cool because its teal base leans toward blue-green, while heavy gray and low saturation soften that effect into a restrained, almost neutral appearance rather than a vivid aquatic tone.
Is #2b3b34 readable on white or black?
#2b3b34 has a 11.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.77:1 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.