#2D2E25 Hex Color
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Not a yellow anyone would call cheerful, #2d2e25 is a dark, dusty shade that hovers near gray. The hex code suits moody backgrounds and dark UI, where white text hits about 13.7:1 contrast. Pair it with muted terracotta or soft sage to draw out its hidden warmth without letting it read muddy.
Questions about #2d2e25
What is #2d2e25 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d2e25 is rgb(45, 46, 37), in HSL hsl(67, 11%, 16%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 20%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2d2e25?
Terracotta, muted sage, and warm cream all flatter #2d2e25, bringing out the yellow undertone that plain grays would hide. Skip bright primaries beside it, since they overpower the shade instead of working with it.
Is #2d2e25 readable on white or black?
#2d2e25 has a 13.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.