#2D3030 Hex Color
A grounded and deep near-black charcoal
Dense and desaturated, #2d3030 functions as a softer alternative to pure black. It excels as a background for dark mode interfaces, maintaining a strong 13.3:1 contrast ratio against white typography. Use this hex code to anchor professional, minimalist layouts. Because of its extreme depth, pair it with muted neons or warm metallic tones to keep the design from feeling too flat.
Questions about #2d3030
What is #2d3030 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d3030 is rgb(45, 48, 48), in HSL hsl(180, 3%, 18%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 0%, 81%.
How should I use #2d3030 in a UI design?
#2d3030 works best as a primary background for dark mode interfaces to reduce eye strain while maintaining readability. Because it is a soft alternative to pure black, it creates a more sophisticated look when paired with off-white or light gray typography.
What colors pair well with #2d3030?
Is #2d3030 readable on white or black?
#2d3030 has a 13.31:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.