#2C454F Hex Color
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Dark mode interfaces and moody editorial layouts are where this dark cyan does its best work. The hex code #2c454f is heavily muted and sits low on the lightness scale, so it reads calm and a little gloomy instead of fresh. Use it as a dominant base color, and pair it with warm terracotta to keep the palette from going flat. White text passes easily on top at about 10.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #2c454f
What is #2c454f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c454f is rgb(44, 69, 79), in HSL hsl(197, 28%, 24%) and in CMYK 44%, 13%, 0%, 69%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c454f?
Warm, dusty accents work best, since the cool gray-blue undertone needs balance. Try terracotta, muted amber, or faded coral, and keep whites soft rather than pure to avoid harsh contrast.
Is #2c454f readable on white or black?
#2c454f has a 10.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.07:1 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.