#2C3635 Hex Color
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Not a vivid teal at all. The hex code #2c3635 sits so close to grey that its green undertone only shows next to lighter colors. That dim, ashy quality makes it a strong dark mode base, and white text clears 12.5:1 contrast against it. Pair it with warm brass or muted coral so it doesn’t read flat.
Questions about #2c3635
What is #2c3635 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c3635 is rgb(44, 54, 53), in HSL hsl(174, 10%, 19%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 2%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #2c3635?
Warm accents like terracotta, brass, or muted coral keep #2c3635 from reading flat, since the color itself is almost grey. Light neutrals and crisp white work well for text and fine details on top.
Is #2c3635 readable on white or black?
#2c3635 has a 12.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.