#2C242C
A very dark, muted magenta closely aligning with Black.
About #2C242C
The precise color #2C242C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Black. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(44, 36, 44).
Translating this color to physical media requires the CMYK color model. The color uses 0% Cyan, 18% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 83% Black. 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. To prevent eye strain, #FFFFFF text pairs best with this hex code. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#2C242C
RGB44, 36, 44
HSL300.0°, 10.0%, 15.7%
CMYK0%, 18%, 0%, 83%
HSV300.0°, 18.2%, 17.3%
LAB15.4, 5.6, -3.9
XYZ2.1, 2.0, 2.7
Decimal2892844
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
15.04:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.40:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
14.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.19:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #2C242C;
}
.text-color {
color: #2C242C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #2C242C;
}