#2E3432 color
The hex color #2E3432 is a dark gray.
In the RGB color model it is made of 18% red, 20.4% green and 19.6% blue (46, 52, 50).
Its hue angle is 160°, with 6% saturation and 19% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 12% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 80% black.
The closest named color is Phantom Ship (#2F3434), a difference of 1.6 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.7:1).
#2E3432 color codes
| HEX | #2E3432 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(46, 52, 50) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(18%, 20.4%, 19.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(160, 6%, 19%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(160, 12%, 20%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(12%, 0%, 4%, 80%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(21.08, -3.06, 0.39) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(21.08, 3.08, 172.81) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(2.93, 3.267, 3.493) | |
| Decimal | 3028018 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #2E3432, 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 #2E3432 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #2E3432 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | 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 #2E3432 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#343332Protanopia
no red cones#323232Deuteranopia
no green cones#2d3433Tritanopia
no blue cones#333333Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #2e3432; }
.text { color: #2e3432; }
.border { border: 2px solid #2e3432; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(46 52 50 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #2e3432, #2e3334); }
Similar colors
#2f3434Phantom Ship#2b322dTerminal Black#353935Onyx#313330Oil#293432Aztec#353838Wet Concrete#262926Bitter Liquorice#262a2bGraphite Black
Questions
- What color is #2E3432?
- #2E3432 is a dark gray, closest to the named color Phantom Ship. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #2E3432?
- The RGB value is 46, 52, 50: 46 red, 52 green and 50 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #2E3432?
- The complementary color is #342E30, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #2E3432?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 and white text 12.7:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.