#2C242E
Approximate name: Dark Slate Gray
Technical formats
Color-space values for scientific work and cross-device comparison.
Practical formats
Ready to paste into CSS, Tailwind, iOS, Android, Flutter, and more.
Color analysis
Objective metrics: luminance, hue, saturation, temperature, and contrast.
Nearest name
DarkSlateGray
Relative luminance
0.02
Hue H
288°
Saturation S
12%
Lightness L
16%
Value V
18%
Temperature
Cool
Brightness
Dark
Chroma
Muted
Hue family
Purple
Contrast on white: 15.01:1 (AA body Pass / AAA Pass)
Contrast on black: 1.40:1 (AA body Fail / AAA Fail)
Open full contrast tool →Color blindness simulator
Approximate appearance under common color-vision deficiencies (matrix simulation).
Normal vision
#2c242e
Protanopia
#29282c
Deuteranopia
#292a2b
Tritanopia
#2c2a29
Achromatopsia
#282828
Creative pairings
Hue-wheel harmonies and 10% shade/tint steps — not AI-generated copy.