#2a2a2a
#2a2a2a converts to rgb(42, 42, 42) and hsl(0, 0%, 16%). Its nearest Tailwind CSS token is zinc-800 and it appears in one curated design style in the StyleKit library.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 14.35:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| black | 1.46:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| slate-900 | 1.24:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| gray-100 | 13.04:1 | pass | pass | pass |
Ratios are computed from WCAG 2.x relative luminance. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #2a2a2a.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #2a2a2a as the accent color, following the Dark Gallery style: rgb(42, 42, 42), nearest Tailwind token zinc-800. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 14.35:1 on white, 1.46:1 on black).
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