#2C292B

Color Values

HEX

#2C292B

RGB

44, 41, 43

HSL

320.0, 3.5%, 16.7%

HSV

320.0, 6.8%, 17.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 6.8%, 2.3%, 82.7%

OKLCH

0.2849 0.0056 337.7

Properties

Warm Dark Nearest: RAL 9004 Signal Black

Color Psychology

Dark grays and charcoals project authority, formality, and sophisticated restraint. They are the color of graphite, storm clouds, and evening suits, carrying weight without the absolute finality of black. These tones suggest seriousness and expertise tempered by subtle warmth.

Design Usage

Dark gray is the preferred text color over pure black for reducing eye strain on light backgrounds. It serves as the standard dark-mode surface color in Material Design and other major design systems. Pair it with a single vivid accent color for a minimal, high-impact visual hierarchy.