#2E3D30 Hex Color
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The dark, muted green of the hex code #2e3d30 carries gray undertones, giving it a matte, almost ashy appearance. Its low lightness feels serious and grounded, making it effective as a supporting tone in eco, finance, pharmacy, and outdoor branding. Pair it with warm cream or dusty terracotta for contrast. White text reads clearly on this hex code, including small body copy.
Questions about #2e3d30
What is #2e3d30 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e3d30 is rgb(46, 61, 48), in HSL hsl(128, 14%, 21%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 21%, 76%.
What colors pair well with #2e3d30?
Warm cream and dusty terracotta create clear, inviting contrast with #2e3d30, while muted olive or sage can build a restrained natural palette. Use lighter neutrals for breathing room and reserve brighter accents sparingly.
Is #2e3d30 warm or cool, and what mood does it create?
The gray undertones keep #2e3d30 neutral to slightly cool, while its deep value creates a serious, matte mood suited to eco, outdoor, finance, and pharmacy branding where a composed visual tone is useful.
Is #2e3d30 readable on white or black?
#2e3d30 has a 11.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.