#2D2A26 Hex Color
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Dark, muted, and faintly warm, this grey carries a soft brown undertone that keeps it from feeling cold. The hex code #2d2a26 works best as a base layer for dark mode or minimal interfaces, where true black would read harsh. White text on it reaches about 14.3:1 contrast. Pair it with muted ochre or dusty teal for an understated palette.
Questions about #2d2a26
What is #2d2a26 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2a26 is rgb(45, 42, 38), in HSL hsl(34, 8%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 16%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2d2a26?
Muted ochre, dusty teal, and terracotta all sit well against #2d2a26. Its low saturation and dark value let richer accent colors take the lead without clashing.
Is #2d2a26 a good background color for text?
Yes. White text on #2d2a26 reaches about 14.3:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement. That makes it a safe choice for small body text in dark interfaces.
Is #2d2a26 readable on white or black?
#2d2a26 has a 14.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.