#2F2A29 Hex Color
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Charred wood with a hint of brown comes close. The hex code #2f2a29 reads a shade warmer than true black, which makes it a comfortable base for dark mode interfaces and moody layouts. Its ashy, dusty character suits backgrounds and large type more than fine detail. Pair it with dusty teal for contrast that stays calm. White text on top hits about 14.2:1, easily clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #2f2a29
What is #2f2a29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f2a29 is rgb(47, 42, 41), in HSL hsl(10, 7%, 17%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 13%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #2f2a29?
Muted teal, dusty sage, and terracotta all flatter #2f2a29 without fighting its warm undertone. For text, white gives the strongest and cleanest contrast.
Is #2f2a29 readable on white or black?
#2f2a29 has a 14.15:1 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.