#2D2830 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Not quite grey and not quite purple, #2d2830 sits in a dusty in-between. Its low saturation and deep lightness make it a solid dark mode base, where white text reaches about 14.4:1 contrast. Pair it with muted plum or soft amber so nothing fights the quiet tone. The hex code #2d2830 reads moody without going pure black.
Questions about #2d2830
What is #2d2830 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2830 is rgb(45, 40, 48), in HSL hsl(278, 9%, 17%) and in CMYK 6%, 17%, 0%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #2d2830?
Muted golds, dusty rose, and desaturated teal all read well against #2d2830. Its low saturation means pairings should stay soft, since bright accents can look harsh next to it.
Does #2d2830 read warm or cool?
It leans cool but not cold. The purple undertone adds just enough warmth to keep it from feeling like flat charcoal, especially next to true greys or blacks.
Is #2d2830 readable on white or black?
#2d2830 has a 14.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.