#2D2826 Hex Color
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With its very low saturation and near-black value, #2d2826 is a dim gray with subtle warm brown undertones. It creates a serious, grounded mood for moody interfaces, typography, and architectural palettes. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 14.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #2d2826.
Questions about #2d2826
What is #2d2826 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2826 is rgb(45, 40, 38), in HSL hsl(17, 8%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 16%, 82%.
Does #2d2826 read as warm or cool?
#2d2826 reads as a warm near-black because its low saturation leans slightly toward brown rather than blue, giving dark layouts a softer, more grounded character than a neutral charcoal or pure black.
What colors pair well with #2d2826?
#2d2826 pairs well with warm whites, muted beige, terracotta, and desaturated greens, bringing out its brown undertone while preserving a restrained architectural mood; pale neutrals also provide stronger contrast than similarly dark accents.
Is #2d2826 readable on white or black?
#2d2826 has a 14.55:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.