#2F3536 Hex Color
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#2f3536 is a dark, muted gray with subtle blue-green undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its low saturation creates a serious, restrained mood suited to interfaces, architecture, and minimal product design. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 12.5:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #2f3536, pairing well with warm metallic accents.
Questions about #2f3536
What is #2f3536 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f3536 is rgb(47, 53, 54), in HSL hsl(189, 7%, 20%) and in CMYK 13%, 2%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #2f3536?
#2f3536 pairs well with warm metallic accents, cream, muted terracotta, and pale blue-gray, which soften its cool, ashy base while preserving its restrained, architectural character across digital and physical palettes. Use bright accents sparingly when you want the gray to remain dominant.
Is #2f3536 warm or cool?
#2f3536 reads as a cool dark gray, with low saturation and subtle blue-green undertones that keep it from feeling brown or warm; its dusty, ashy finish softens the effect compared with a stark blue-black. It works especially well when you want a serious mood without pure black’s hardness.
Is #2f3536 readable on white or black?
#2f3536 has a 12.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.68:1 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.