#2C2E2D Hex Color
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Nearly black and barely saturated, this grey feels dim, steady and a little moody. The hex code #2c2e2d carries a faint green undertone that keeps it from reading flat. It shines as a dark interface background or supporting base, where white text reaches about 13.7:1 contrast and small body text stays readable. Pair it with warm amber to offset its ashiness.
Questions about #2c2e2d
What is #2c2e2d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2e2d is rgb(44, 46, 45), in HSL hsl(150, 2%, 18%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 2%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2c2e2d?
Warm accents like terracotta or amber bring out the best in #2c2e2d, since the grey's ashy neutrality welcomes a touch of heat. Cool slate tones tend to make it look flat. Use the grey as your dominant base and let one warm accent carry the 10 percent.
Is #2c2e2d readable on white or black?
#2c2e2d has a 13.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.53:1 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.