darkslategray

#2A2837

Balanced

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB42, 40, 55
CMYK24, 27, 0, 78
HSL248°, 16%, 19%
LAB17, 4, -9
Closest Library Match
gray-80097% Match

Readability

14.41On WhitePASS AA
1.45On BlackFAIL

For optimal readability, use White text on this background.

Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #2A2837

The hexadecimal color code #2A2837 is a very dark, desaturated shade of Blue (known as darkslategray). In the RGB color model, #2A2837 is comprised of 42 red, 40 green, and 55 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 248 degrees, a saturation of 16%, and a lightness of 19%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 478 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create desaturated Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #2A2837.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind