#2C2C44 Hex Color
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Far from vivid, #2c2c44 is a dusty, near-black indigo with a gray undertone. Its low saturation keeps it matte and subdued, which suits dark mode backgrounds, night sky themes, and supporting roles in moody palettes. Pair it with warm brass or dusty rose for contrast. The hex code #2c2c44 holds white text at about 13.5:1.
Questions about #2c2c44
What is #2c2c44 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2c44 is rgb(44, 44, 68), in HSL hsl(240, 21%, 22%) and in CMYK 35%, 35%, 0%, 73%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c2c44?
Warm metallics like brass and amber lift #2c2c44, while dusty rose and muted teal keep it soft. Skip bright saturated hues, which overpower its dull finish.
Does #2c2c44 work as a background color?
Yes. At roughly 13.5:1 contrast with white text, #2c2c44 passes WCAG AA for body copy and holds up well in dark mode interfaces.
Is #2c2c44 warm or cool?
It reads cool, leaning purple more than blue. The heavy gray undertone softens that chill, so it feels muted rather than icy.
Is #2c2c44 readable on white or black?
#2c2c44 has a 13.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.