#2D2C2A Hex Color
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#2d2c2a is a very dark grey with a faint warm undertone that keeps it from reading as pure black. It works best as a dominant base in dark mode interfaces and moody layouts, where it feels softer than black without losing depth. Warm accents like brass or terracotta pop against it. White text reaches about 14.0:1 contrast, clearing AA for small type.
Questions about #2d2c2a
What is #2d2c2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2c2a is rgb(45, 44, 42), in HSL hsl(40, 3%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 7%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2d2c2a?
#2d2c2a pairs well with warm accents like terracotta, brass, and muted olive, which bring out its subtle warmth. Cooler picks such as slate blue also work, giving the grey a crisper, more technical feel.
Is #2d2c2a readable on white or black?
#2d2c2a has a 13.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.50:1 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.