#2C2B36 Hex Color
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#2c2b36 is a dark, dusty purple that sits one step from charcoal. The muted violet undertone only really shows in large blocks, which makes this hex code a solid base for dark mode UI and moody brand palettes. Pair it with mustard or dusty rose; plain white can flatten it. White text on #2c2b36 hits about 13.9:1 contrast, well past AA.
Questions about #2c2b36
What is #2c2b36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2b36 is rgb(44, 43, 54), in HSL hsl(245, 11%, 19%) and in CMYK 19%, 20%, 0%, 79%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c2b36?
Warm accents like mustard, burnt orange, and dusty rose pull out its violet undertone, while burgundy deepens it for luxury palettes. Skip mid-grays, which make it read muddy instead of purple.
Is #2c2b36 readable on white or black?
#2c2b36 has a 13.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.