#2F3234 Hex Color
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Dark, ashy grey with a barely-there cool undertone. #2f3234 works as a dark mode base, where white text hits about 12.9:1 contrast and clears AA for small body text. Its softness suits typography-heavy layouts, though it can turn muddy next to true black. The hex code #2f3234 sits between charcoal and slate.
Questions about #2f3234
What is #2f3234 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f3234 is rgb(47, 50, 52), in HSL hsl(204, 5%, 19%) and in CMYK 10%, 4%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #2f3234?
Warm accents like terracotta, muted amber, or dusty rose give #2f3234 contrast and keep it from reading flat. Cool palettes work too, but they tend to feel somber next to it.
Is #2f3234 warm or cool?
It reads slightly cool, with a faint blue lean in its RGB values, but the effect is subtle at such low saturation. Most people will see it as plain dark grey, which makes it a safe neutral for interfaces.
Is #2f3234 readable on white or black?
#2f3234 has a 12.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.