#2C4844 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #2c4844 is a dusky teal with green undertones and a low-saturation, almost gray finish. Its matte depth gives interfaces and branding a serious, composed feel without the starkness of black. Use the hex code as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 9.9:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #2c4844
What is #2c4844 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c4844 is rgb(44, 72, 68), in HSL hsl(171, 24%, 23%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 6%, 72%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2c4844?
Warm off-white, muted terracotta, and soft brass pair well with #2c4844, adding controlled warmth and light without overpowering its low-saturation depth in interfaces or brand palettes; use warmer notes for accents, borders, or calls to action.
Is #2c4844 readable on white or black?
#2c4844 has a 9.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.11:1 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.