#2E2936 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2e2936 is a dusky purple with gray, violet, and inky undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dark-mode interfaces, luxury branding, and moody backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 14.1:1 contrast, or pair it with soft lavender for restrained visual interest. The hex code is #2e2936.
Questions about #2e2936
What is #2e2936 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2936 is rgb(46, 41, 54), in HSL hsl(263, 14%, 19%) and in CMYK 15%, 24%, 0%, 79%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e2936?
Does #2e2936 read as warm or cool?
#2e2936 reads as a cool, muted shade because its violet and blue-gray undertones outweigh the warmth of its low lightness, giving the color a composed, mysterious feel across large dark surfaces and low-light interfaces.
Is #2e2936 readable on white or black?
#2e2936 has a 14.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.