#2E404A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #2e404a is a blue-gray with dusty, ashy undertones and a matte finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, controlled mood for security, finance, technology, and government branding. Use this hex code as a dominant dark-mode background, where white text achieves about 10.8:1 contrast and supports readable body copy.
Questions about #2e404a
What is #2e404a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e404a is rgb(46, 64, 74), in HSL hsl(201, 23%, 24%) and in CMYK 38%, 14%, 0%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2e404a?
#2e404a pairs well with warm off-white for clear contrast, muted terracotta for restrained energy, or sage for a softer natural palette; pale blue-gray can extend the cool, monochromatic feel without adding much saturation.
What mood does #2e404a convey?
The #2e404a hex color conveys a serious, controlled mood because its dark value and low saturation feel stable, reserved, and technical rather than bright, playful, or highly energetic in visual applications.
Is #2e404a readable on white or black?
#2e404a has a 10.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.94:1 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.