#2F3E47 Hex Color
Somewhere between navy and charcoal
#2f3e47 is a dark, grayed blue that sits between navy and charcoal. Its low saturation and deep lightness give it a matte, inky feel, so it works best as a dominant base in dark mode UI or moody layouts rather than as an accent. Warm accents like muted gold or terracotta keep it from going flat. White text clears WCAG AA on this hex code with about 11:1 contrast.
Questions about #2f3e47
What is #2f3e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f3e47 is rgb(47, 62, 71), in HSL hsl(203, 20%, 23%) and in CMYK 34%, 13%, 0%, 72%.
What colors pair well with #2f3e47?
Terracotta, muted gold, and warm off-whites all lift the blue in #2f3e47 without making it look muddy. Burgundy is another good partner for a richer, more traditional palette.
Is #2f3e47 readable on white or black?
#2f3e47 has a 11.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.90:1 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.