#2D3A40 Hex Color
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#2d3a40 is a dark cyan with heavy gray undertones, close to what you get mixing black with a splash of blue. Its muted, inky character suits dark mode backgrounds and moody layouts more than bright accent work. White text passes WCAG AA with room to spare at about 11.7:1 contrast. Pair it with soft coral or muted amber to warm up its bleak, ashy edge.
Questions about #2d3a40
What is #2d3a40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d3a40 is rgb(45, 58, 64), in HSL hsl(199, 17%, 21%) and in CMYK 30%, 9%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2d3a40?
Soft terracotta, muted amber, and dusty rose warm up #2d3a40 without fighting its gray undertones. For quieter palettes, pale sand or light slate grays keep the mood calm. White is the safest text partner at about 11.7:1 contrast.
Is #2d3a40 readable on white or black?
#2d3a40 has a 11.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.