#2D3748 Hex Color
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This dusty, inky blue carries a serious and muted character that avoids the starkness of pure black. Because of its excellent 12.0:1 contrast ratio against white text, #2d3748 excels as a dark mode background or a base color for professional branding. It feels grounded and reliable, though it can appear muddy when paired with low-contrast warm tones. Use it as a solid foundation for financial or technical interfaces.
Questions about #2d3748
What is #2d3748 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d3748 is rgb(45, 55, 72), in HSL hsl(218, 23%, 23%) and in CMYK 37%, 24%, 0%, 72%.
When should you use #2d3748 instead of pure black?
Use #2d3748 when you need the grounded, serious weight of a dark tone without the stark harshness that pure black creates on screens. It offers a 12.0:1 contrast ratio against white text, ensuring high readability for technical documentation or financial dashboards.
What colors pair well with #2d3748?
This muted, inky blue works best when paired with crisp whites or very soft, cool grays to maintain its professional character. If you need an accent color, try soft gold or muted sage to add warmth without muddying the overall interface design.
Is #2d3748 readable on white or black?
#2d3748 has a 11.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.