#2c2c2c
#2c2c2c is rgb(44, 44, 44), or hsl(0, 0%, 17%). 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 | 13.97:1 | pass | pass | pass |
| black | 1.50:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| slate-900 | 1.28:1 | fail | fail | fail |
| gray-100 | 12.69:1 | 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 #2c2c2c in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #2c2c2c in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #1a1a1a
Used together in Luxury Retail.
1.25:1
Not for normal text - #27ae60
Used together in Sketch Style.
4.86:1
AA normal text - #3498db
Used together in Sketch Style.
4.43:1
Not for normal text - #4ecdc4
Used together in Hand-Drawn Doodle.
7.22:1
AA normal text 3.11:1
Not for normal text- #8b7355
Used together in Luxury Retail.
3.11:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
white text on #2c2c2c: 13.97:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #2c2c2c.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #2c2c2c as the primary color, following the Hand-Drawn Doodle style: rgb(44, 44, 44), nearest Tailwind token zinc-800. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 13.97:1 on white, 1.5:1 on black).
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Questions about #2c2c2c
What color is #2c2c2c?
#2c2c2c is rgb(44, 44, 44), or hsl(0, 0%, 17%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is zinc-800 (#27272a), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #2c2c2c?
White (#ffffff) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #2c2c2c: 13.97:1. 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 #2c2c2c in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#2c2c2c], text-[#2c2c2c], 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.