#2C2E30 Hex Color
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Dark grey with a faint blue undertone. The hex code #2c2e30 works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces and moody layouts, where its near-flat saturation keeps focus on content. White type reads at about 13.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for body text. Pair it with muted amber or dusty teal to add warmth without breaking the sober mood.
Questions about #2c2e30
What is #2c2e30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c2e30 is rgb(44, 46, 48), in HSL hsl(210, 4%, 18%) and in CMYK 8%, 4%, 0%, 81%.
What text color works best on #2c2e30?
White text is the strongest choice, reaching about 13.6:1 contrast. That clears WCAG AA with room to spare, so small body copy stays readable. Light greys and soft cream also work for secondary text.
What colors pair well with #2c2e30?
Muted amber and dusty teal both add warmth against its cool undertone. For a richer palette, try burgundy accents on dark surfaces. Keep pairings low-saturation so the grey stays dominant.
Is #2c2e30 readable on white or black?
#2c2e30 has a 13.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.54:1 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.