#2D3749 Hex Color

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Dark and muted, #2d3749 is a blue shade with cool slate undertones and an almost-gray finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood without the harshness of pure black. Use the hex code as a dominant dark-mode background or supporting tone; white text reaches about 12:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

Questions about #2d3749

What is #2d3749 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d3749 is rgb(45, 55, 73), in HSL hsl(219, 24%, 23%) and in CMYK 38%, 25%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2d3749?
Pair #2d3749 with off-white for clean contrast, muted sage for a softer natural balance, or burgundy for a richer editorial palette; these combinations preserve its restrained character while adding warmth or visual focus to branding and interface accents.
Where does #2d3749 work best in a design?
Use #2d3749 as a dominant background in dark-mode interfaces, a header color, or a supporting brand tone. Its muted, nearly gray character suits finance, security, government, and technology work, while larger areas may feel heavy without lighter text or accents.
Is #2d3749 readable on white or black?
#2d3749 has a 11.97:1 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.