#2E2E40 Hex Color
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This dusty, inky indigo feels serious and grounded. With its matte, low-chroma finish, #2e2e40 functions as an excellent dark mode background that keeps UI elements readable. It pairs well with muted teals or soft creams rather than stark whites, which can sometimes appear too clinical. Use this hex code as a moody base to provide structure and depth to tech interfaces or minimalist branding projects.
Questions about #2e2e40
What is #2e2e40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e2e40 is rgb(46, 46, 64), in HSL hsl(240, 16%, 22%) and in CMYK 28%, 28%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #2e2e40?
This deep, inky indigo looks best when paired with muted teals or soft creams rather than stark whites. Because #2e2e40 is quite dark and matte, it provides a stable, serious backdrop that allows softer, less clinical tones to stand out effectively.
Is #2e2e40 suitable for dark mode interfaces?
#2e2e40 works exceptionally well as a dark mode background because its low chroma reduces eye strain while maintaining structural depth. It provides enough contrast for text elements while avoiding the flat, harsh appearance often associated with pure black backgrounds.
Is #2e2e40 readable on white or black?
#2e2e40 has a 13.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.