CUSTOM

#2B2B2E

#2B2B2E
Conversions
HEX#2B2B2E
RGBrgb(43, 43, 46)
HSLhsl(240, 3%, 17%)
HSVhsv(240, 7%, 18%)
CMYKcmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 82%)
Copy CSS
color: #2b2b2e; /* rgb */ color: rgb(43, 43, 46); /* hsl */ color: hsl(240, 3%, 17%);
Contrast
On white14.12 : 1
On ink black1.36 : 1

About #2B2B2E

#2B2B2E is the hex color #2B2B2E, which translates to rgb(43, 43, 46) in RGB and hsl(240, 3%, 17%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 240 degrees, with a saturation of 3 percent and a lightness of 17 percent. In the custom family, it reads as a deep shade.

Using #2B2B2E in a design

Text placed directly on #2B2B2E is most legible in white, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.

Building a palette around #2B2B2E

The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside #2B2B2E for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.

Full values for #2B2B2E

  • HEX: #2B2B2E
  • RGB: rgb(43, 43, 46)
  • HSL: hsl(240, 3%, 17%)
  • HSV: hsv(240, 7%, 18%)
  • CMYK: cmyk(7%, 7%, 0%, 82%)

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