#2C2F2D color
The hex color #2C2F2D is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 17.3% red, 18.4% green and 17.6% blue (44, 47, 45).
Its hue angle is 140°, with 3% saturation and 18% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 82% black.
The closest named color is Oil (#313330), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.53:1).
#2C2F2D color codes
| HEX | #2C2F2D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(44, 47, 45) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(17.3%, 18.4%, 17.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(140, 3%, 18%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(140, 6%, 18%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(6%, 0%, 4%, 82%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(19.05, -1.8, 0.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(19.05, 1.98, 155.3) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.529, 2.758, 2.881) | |
| Decimal | 2895661 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2C2F2D, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #2C2F2D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2C2F2D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.53:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.55:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #2C2F2D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2f2e2dProtanopia
no red cones#2e2e2dDeuteranopia
no green cones#2c2f2eTritanopia
no blue cones#2e2e2eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2c2f2d; }
.text { color: #2c2f2d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2c2f2d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(44 47 45 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2c2f2d, #2c2f2f); }
Similar colors
#313330Oil#262926Bitter Liquorice#2f3434Phantom Ship#262a2bGraphite Black#2e2e2eCarbon Fibre#2a2a2aThe End#333333Carbon#343434Jet Black
Questions
- What color is #2C2F2D?
- #2C2F2D is a dark gray, closest to the named color Oil. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2C2F2D?
- The RGB value is 44, 47, 45: 44 red, 47 green and 45 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2C2F2D?
- The complementary color is #2F2C2E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2C2F2D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.55:1 and white text 13.53:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.