#2D4449 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2d4449 is a dusty cyan-gray with a matte, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, restrained mood with subtle depth. Use the hex code #2d4449 as a supporting tone for interfaces, technology branding, or moody backgrounds. White text reads clearly against it, making this shade practical for dark UI layouts.
Questions about #2d4449
What is #2d4449 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2d4449 is rgb(45, 68, 73), in HSL hsl(191, 24%, 23%) and in CMYK 38%, 7%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2d4449?
#2d4449 pairs well with warm terracotta, muted mustard, pale blue, and off-white, which add contrast without overwhelming its restrained cyan-gray base in interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts with dark backgrounds. Use warmer accents sparingly to keep the palette calm.
Does #2d4449 read as a warm or cool color?
#2d4449 reads as a cool color because its blue-green base and low saturation create a dusty cyan-gray appearance when used across screens, branding, or large background areas with minimal visual noise. The ashy finish keeps it restrained, giving layouts a quiet, serious mood.
Is #2d4449 readable on white or black?
#2d4449 has a 10.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 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.