#2F3131 Hex Color
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#2f3131 is a dark, low-saturation grey with a faint green cast, giving it a dim, ashy character. Its serious neutrality suits moody interfaces, restrained branding, typography, and architectural layouts. Use this hex code as a dominant dark base with warm white or muted terracotta accents. White text reaches about 13.1:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text.
Questions about #2f3131
What is #2f3131 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f3131 is rgb(47, 49, 49), in HSL hsl(180, 2%, 19%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 0%, 81%.
What colors pair well with #2f3131?
#2f3131 pairs well with warm white for crisp contrast, while muted terracotta or sage accents add controlled warmth without overpowering its dark, low-saturation base in interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts.
Is #2f3131 suitable for small text?
#2f3131 works well as a background for white small text, with about 13.1:1 contrast, well above WCAG AA's 4.5:1 body-text threshold across typical interface sizes and content layouts. Check colored text separately, since darker or muted tones may lose readability.
Is #2f3131 readable on white or black?
#2f3131 has a 13.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.