#2E3031 Hex Color
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#2e3031 is a dark, muted neutral with a faint cool undertone and an ashy, industrial feel. Its restrained depth suits moody interfaces, architectural layouts, and minimal branding. Use it as a dominant background with white typography, which reaches about 13.3:1 contrast. The hex code #2e3031 also pairs well with warm beige accents.
Questions about #2e3031
What is #2e3031 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3031 is rgb(46, 48, 49), in HSL hsl(200, 3%, 19%) and in CMYK 6%, 2%, 0%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #2e3031?
Warm beige, muted terracotta, and soft white pair well with #2e3031, adding contrast and warmth while preserving its restrained industrial character in interfaces, architectural layouts, minimal brand systems, and packaging. Use warm beige for accents and soft white for spacious contrast.
Is #2e3031 a warm or cool neutral?
#2e3031 reads as a cool neutral because its near-black gray base carries a faint blue-gray cast rather than a warm brown or red bias in most lighting and digital layouts. That ashy undertone makes it feel more industrial and crisp than cozy.
Is #2e3031 readable on white or black?
#2e3031 has a 13.26:1 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.