#2E3445 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2e3445 is a blue-gray with inky undertones and a matte, almost charcoal finish. Its low saturation gives interfaces a serious, controlled mood suited to security, finance, technology, and government branding. Use the hex code #2e3445 as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about a 12.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #2e3445
What is #2e3445 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3445 is rgb(46, 52, 69), in HSL hsl(224, 20%, 23%) and in CMYK 33%, 25%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #2e3445?
#2e3445 pairs well with white and soft gray for crisp contrast, while muted blue, pale blue, and restrained warm accents such as terracotta add depth without overpowering its dark, low-saturation base.
Is #2e3445 readable on white or black?
#2e3445 has a 12.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.69:1 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.