#2C3C3C Hex Color
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#2c3c3c is a dark, muted cyan with gray undertones and a matte, almost charcoal appearance. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, understated mood while preserving a faint refreshing cast. Use this hex code as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting tone, pairing it with warm terracotta or soft cream. White text reaches about 11.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #2c3c3c
What is #2c3c3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c3c3c is rgb(44, 60, 60), in HSL hsl(180, 15%, 20%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 0%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #2c3c3c?
Warm terracotta, soft cream, and muted copper pair well with #2c3c3c because their warmth and lightness offset its gray, low-saturation depth without making the palette feel harsh or overly bright on screen.
Is #2c3c3c readable on white or black?
#2c3c3c has a 11.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.81:1 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.