#2F2F30 Hex Color
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Tricorn Black is a near-neutral, muted charcoal that provides significant depth without the harshness of pure black. As a highly functional dark base, it pairs well with soft pastels or metallic accents to create sophisticated interfaces. Its hex code is #2f2f30. This shade offers excellent readability for small body text when set against a white background, making it a reliable choice for professional typography.
Questions about Tricorn Black
What is the hex code for Tricorn Black?
Tricorn Black is #2f2f30. In RGB that is rgb(47, 47, 48), in HSL hsl(240, 1%, 19%) and in CMYK 2%, 2%, 0%, 81%.
Why is Tricorn Black often preferred over pure black for UI design?
Tricorn Black functions as a near-neutral charcoal that creates visual depth without the stark, harsh contrast found in pure black. This softness improves readability for small body text and prevents eye strain on screen-based interfaces.
What color palettes work best when using #2f2f30 as a base?
Tricorn Black acts as a grounding anchor for soft pastels, warm metallics, or crisp white accents. It works exceptionally well when paired with dusty rose for elegance or cool mint for a modern, clean interface aesthetic.
Is Tricorn Black readable on white or black?
Tricorn Black has a 13.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.57:1 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.