#2B4741 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #2b4741 is a dusty teal with low saturation and a cool, ashy green undertone. Its serious, shadowed character suits moody interfaces, wellness branding, and hospitality spaces. Use it as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm cream for clarity. White text achieves about 10.1:1 contrast. The hex code is #2b4741.
Questions about #2b4741
What is #2b4741 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b4741 is rgb(43, 71, 65), in HSL hsl(167, 25%, 22%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 8%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #2b4741?
#2b4741 pairs especially well with warm cream, ivory, and muted terracotta, which soften its cool, shadowed base; copper or muted gold accents can add warmth without overpowering its low-saturation character in a restrained palette.
Does #2b4741 read as a warm or cool color?
#2b4741 reads as cool because its teal base leans blue-green, while its ashy green undertone keeps the hue subdued; the dark value adds weight, making it feel grounded and serious rather than bright or tropical.
Is #2b4741 readable on white or black?
#2b4741 has a 10.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.