#2C2C38 Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces are where this dark indigo earns its keep. #2c2c38 reads as a near-grey purple, muted enough to sit softer than black while still holding white text at about 13.8:1 contrast. Use it as a UI background or supporting tone, and flatter it with muted gold or dusty rose instead of bright neons.
Questions about #2c2c38
What is #2c2c38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2c38 is rgb(44, 44, 56), in HSL hsl(240, 12%, 20%) and in CMYK 21%, 21%, 0%, 78%.
What text color works best on #2c2c38?
White text works best on #2c2c38, with a contrast ratio of about 13.8:1. That clears the 4.5:1 WCAG AA minimum, so small body text stays readable. Dark text on top of it will fail.
Which colors pair well with #2c2c38?
Dusty rose and muted gold both warm up #2c2c38 without breaking its dim, matte character. Bright neons tend to clash because this shade carries so little saturation itself.
Is #2c2c38 readable on white or black?
#2c2c38 has a 13.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.