#2E2F32 color
The hex color #2E2F32 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 18.4% green and 19.6% blue (46, 47, 50).
Its hue angle is 225°, with 4% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 8% cyan, 6% magenta, 0% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Caviar (#2B2C30), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.39:1).
#2E2F32 color codes
| HEX | #2E2F32 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 47, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 18.4%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(225, 4%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(225, 8%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(8%, 6%, 0%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(19.41, 0.29, -2.07) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(19.41, 2.09, 278.04) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.719, 2.844, 3.423) | |
| Decimal | 3026738 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E2F32, 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 #2E2F32 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E2F32 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.39:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.57:1 | 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 #2E2F32 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2e2f32Protanopia
no red cones#2e2f32Deuteranopia
no green cones#2d3030Tritanopia
no blue cones#2f2f2fAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e2f32; }
.text { color: #2e2f32; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e2f32; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 47 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e2f32, #2f2e32); }
Similar colors
#2b2c30Caviar#2e2e2eCarbon Fibre#292b31Night Sky#333232Dark Charcoal#333333Carbon#2a2a2aThe End#343434Jet Black#28282dAnthracite
Questions
- What color is #2E2F32?
- #2E2F32 is a dark gray, closest to the named color Caviar. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E2F32?
- The RGB value is 46, 47, 50: 46 red, 47 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E2F32?
- The complementary color is #32312E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E2F32?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.57:1 and white text 13.39:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.