#2a2a2a
#2a2a2a is rgb(42, 42, 42), or hsl(0, 0%, 16%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is zinc-800 (#27272a), not an exact match.
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 use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #2a2a2a in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #2a2a2a in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #0a0a0a
Used together in Dark Gallery.
1.38:1
Not for normal text - #1a1a1a
Used together in Dark Gallery.
1.21:1
Not for normal text - #c4956a
Used together in Dark Gallery.
5.37:1
AA normal text - #ffffff
Used together in Dark Gallery.
14.35:1
AA normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #2a2a2a: 14.35:1 contrast.
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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Questions about #2a2a2a
What color is #2a2a2a?
#2a2a2a is rgb(42, 42, 42), or hsl(0, 0%, 16%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is zinc-800 (#27272a), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #2a2a2a?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #2a2a2a: 14.35:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #2a2a2a in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#2a2a2a], text-[#2a2a2a], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.