#2F2932 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #2f2932 is a purple that sits close to charcoal. Its dusty grey undertone keeps things moody instead of loud, which suits dark mode interfaces, gaming layouts, and luxury branding. It earns its keep as a dominant base, since fine detail gets lost at this lightness. White text reads clearly on top, with contrast around 14.1:1.
Questions about #2f2932
What is #2f2932 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f2932 is rgb(47, 41, 50), in HSL hsl(280, 10%, 18%) and in CMYK 6%, 18%, 0%, 80%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Can white text on #2f2932 meet WCAG standards?
Yes. White text against #2f2932 reaches a contrast ratio of about 14.1:1, well above the 4.5:1 minimum for AA body text. It clears AAA too, so it works for small type and long-form reading.
What colors pair well with #2f2932?
Its greyed purple undertone flatters muted golds and warm taupes, which stop the shade from feeling flat. A soft mauve or desaturated rose also lifts it without breaking the dim, moody mood.
Is #2f2932 readable on white or black?
#2f2932 has a 14.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.48:1 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.