#2D343A Hex Color
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A desaturated, slate-like blue, #2d343a serves as a solid base for serious digital interfaces. It carries enough weight to ground moody designs while remaining legible for body text. Because it leans heavily into grey, it works better as a neutral background than as a standalone accent. Pair it with crisp white or pale creams to maximize contrast for accessibility. The hex code for this shade is #2d343a.
Questions about #2d343a
What is #2d343a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d343a is rgb(45, 52, 58), in HSL hsl(208, 13%, 20%) and in CMYK 22%, 10%, 0%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should #2d343a be used in user interface design?
#2d343a serves best as a background color for interfaces that require a grounded, serious aesthetic. It provides a stable, muted base that allows for high contrast when paired with white or soft cream typography, ensuring your text remains readable and professional.
Is #2d343a considered a cool or warm color?
This color reads as a cool, desaturated slate blue due to its heavy grey undertones. It lacks the warmth of a traditional brown or charcoal, making it a reliable choice for technical or corporate projects where you want a clean, objective feel.
Is #2d343a readable on white or black?
#2d343a has a 12.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.66:1 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.