#2F4545 Hex Color
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Muted and dark, #2f4545 is a gray-leaning cyan with a dusty green-blue undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood, making it effective for technology, aerospace, and moody interface designs. Use the hex code #2f4545 as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 10.2:1 contrast for clear body copy.
Questions about #2f4545
What is #2f4545 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2f4545 is rgb(47, 69, 69), in HSL hsl(180, 19%, 23%) and in CMYK 32%, 0%, 0%, 73%.
What colors pair well with #2f4545?
Warm terracotta, muted sage, cream, and white pair well with #2f4545 by balancing its cool, dusty cyan undertone, giving designers options for warmer accents, quiet supporting surfaces, or crisp foreground content.
Is #2f4545 readable on white or black?
#2f4545 has a 10.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.