#2C3841 Hex Color
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#2c3841 is a dark, muted blue with ashy gray undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, controlled feel, suited to technology, finance, security, and government branding. Use the hex code #2c3841 as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 12:1 contrast, or pair it with muted burgundy for warmth.
Questions about #2c3841
What is #2c3841 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c3841 is rgb(44, 56, 65), in HSL hsl(206, 19%, 21%) and in CMYK 32%, 14%, 0%, 75%.
Does #2c3841 read as a warm or cool color?
#2c3841 reads as a cool blue-gray because its blue base and ashy gray undertones outweigh any warmth, giving it a controlled, professional mood suited to dark interfaces and restrained brand systems.
What colors pair well with #2c3841?
Is #2c3841 readable on white or black?
#2c3841 has a 12.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.74:1 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.