#2E2D2A Hex Color
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Dark grey with a faint warm undertone, #2e2d2a reads softer than true black. The hex code works best as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody palettes, where white type reaches about 13.8:1 contrast. It flatters warm muted accents like ochre and terracotta, though it can turn muddy next to pure white.
Questions about #2e2d2a
What is #2e2d2a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2d2a is rgb(46, 45, 42), in HSL hsl(45, 5%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 9%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2e2d2a?
Warm muted tones like terracotta, ochre, and brass flatter its faint warm undertone, while crisp whites and off-whites keep layouts readable. Cool pastels tend to clash, so stay in the warm-neutral family for a balanced palette.
Is #2e2d2a readable on white or black?
#2e2d2a has a 13.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.