#2C2C2C
A very dark, muted neutral closely aligning with Black.
About #2C2C2C
At its core, #2C2C2C is a very dark and muted hue. Its closest recognized web color is Black. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 44, 44, and 44.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 0% M, 0% Y, and 83% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C2C2C
RGB44, 44, 44
HSL0°, 0%, 17.3%
CMYK0%, 0%, 0%, 83%
HSV0°, 0.0%, 17.3%
LAB18.0, 0.0, -0.0
XYZ2.4, 2.5, 2.7
Decimal2894892
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
13.97:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.50:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
13.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.28:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C2C2C;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C2C2C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C2C2C;
}