#2C293A Hex Color
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Dark, dusty purple with a heavy grey undertone. #2c293a works best as a base layer in dark mode UI, where white text reaches a strong 14.1:1 contrast ratio. Its muted violet cast reads softer than black, though it can turn muddy at large sizes. A muted gold accent brings out the purple.
Questions about #2c293a
What is #2c293a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c293a is rgb(44, 41, 58), in HSL hsl(251, 17%, 19%) and in CMYK 24%, 29%, 0%, 77%.
What colors pair well with #2c293a?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and mauve all flatter this shade, since warm accents lift its grey undertones. White text reads at about 14.1:1 contrast, making cream type a safe choice.
Is #2c293a readable on white or black?
#2c293a has a 14.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.