#2D2C2B Hex Color
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#2d2c2b is a very dark, muted gray with a slight warm brown undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to moody interfaces, typography, architecture, and product design. Use this hex code as a dominant dark background or strong contrast base; white text reaches about 13.9:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #2d2c2b
What is #2d2c2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2c2b is rgb(45, 44, 43), in HSL hsl(30, 2%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 4%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2d2c2b?
Muted warm colors pair well with #2d2c2b, especially terracotta, sage, and pale cream, because they soften its dark, dusty base without making the palette feel flat. Use one lighter partner for hierarchy and reserve brighter tones for small accents.
Is #2d2c2b readable on white or black?
#2d2c2b has a 13.93:1 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.