#2D312F

#2D312F

Color Values

HEX

#2D312F

RGB

45, 49, 47

HSL

150.0, 4.3%, 18.4%

HSV

150.0, 8.2%, 19.2%

CMYK

8.2%, 0.0%, 4.1%, 80.8%

OKLCH

0.3085 0.0066 164.6

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #2D312F;
color: #2D312F;
border-color: #2D312F;
Nearest Tailwind: Neutral 800 #262626

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

13.19:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.59:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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