#2E493A Hex Color
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This deep, dusty green brings a serious and grounded mood to UI designs. Because #2e493a feels muted and matte, it works best as a supporting element or accent color rather than a primary background. It provides high readability against white text with a 9.9:1 contrast ratio, making it a reliable choice for small details. The hex code is #2e493a.
Questions about #2e493a
What is #2e493a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2e493a is rgb(46, 73, 58), in HSL hsl(147, 23%, 23%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 21%, 71%.
What colors pair well with #2e493a in a UI design?
#2e493a works beautifully when paired with warm neutrals like cream or beige, which soften its serious tone, or with sharp white text for high-readability UI components. Using lighter, desaturated sage tones creates a sophisticated, monochromatic look for modern dashboards.
Is #2e493a readable on white or black?
#2e493a has a 9.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.13:1 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.