#2B474A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2b474a is a dusty cyan with green-gray undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, shadowy mood suited to technology, aerospace, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background or supporting brand tone, pairing it with warm ivory or copper. White text provides about 10.0:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for small body text.
Questions about #2b474a
What is #2b474a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2b474a is rgb(43, 71, 74), in HSL hsl(186, 26%, 23%) and in CMYK 42%, 4%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2b474a?
Warm ivory and copper pair especially well with #2b474a, balancing its cool, green-gray base with gentle lightness or warm metallic energy while preserving its serious, muted character in interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts.
Is #2b474a warm or cool?
#2b474a reads as a cool, muted shade because its dusty cyan base carries green-gray undertones, though its low saturation softens the chill and gives it a restrained, nearly neutral appearance.
Is #2b474a readable on white or black?
#2b474a has a 9.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.