#2E292D Hex Color
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Dark and ashy, #2e292d is a muted magenta with gray undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy, serious mood suits moody branding, nightlife graphics, cosmetics, and romance-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with dusty rose or warm cream, rather than a large background where it can feel muddy. White text reads clearly on this color. The hex code for this color is #2e292d.
Questions about #2e292d
What is #2e292d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e292d is rgb(46, 41, 45), in HSL hsl(312, 6%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 2%, 82%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e292d?
Dusty rose, warm cream, and mauve pair well with #2e292d, softening its ashy magenta base while preserving a polished, moody feel; use cream for warmth and rose for a gentler romantic accent.
Does #2e292d look warm or cool?
#2e292d reads as a cool, subdued magenta because its red-purple hue is heavily muted by gray and has very low lightness, giving it a restrained, ashy appearance instead of the lively warmth associated with brighter reds or pinks.
Where does #2e292d work best in a design?
Use #2e292d for logos, headlines, borders, overlays, and dark accents where its low lightness adds depth without taking over the layout, especially in moody branding, nightlife graphics, cosmetics, and romance-focused designs.
Is #2e292d readable on white or black?
#2e292d has a 14.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.