Deep Ash Inside Graying

#2b2a26 RGB(43,42,38)

About this color

Deep Ash Inside Graying settles into a dark black territory with a achromatic quality that feels neutral — captured at #2b2a26, RGB(43, 42, 38).

#2b2a26RGB(43, 42, 38)

HSL 48° · 6% saturation · 16% lightness

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Psychology

Very dark shades create the deepest shadows in any palette and provide maximum contrast for light-coloured text.

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History

Every colour carries history — this black tone sits within a tradition of pigments, dyes and cultural meanings that stretches back millennia.

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Design use

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, this tone pairs well with its complementary hue on the opposite side of the wheel, as well as with warm or cool neutrals depending on its neutral character.

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Color formats

Name
Deep Ash Inside Graying
HEX
#2b2a26
RGB
rgb(43,42,38)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,16.5%,14.9%)
HSL
hsl(48,6%,16%)
HSV
hsv(48,12%,17%)
CMYK
cmyk(0,2,12,83)
LAB
lab(17,0,3)
LCH
lch(17,3,90)
sRGB
(0.169,0.165,0.149)
HEX8
#2b2a26ff
CSS Name
Decimal
043042038

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
6%
Hue
48°
Chroma
3
Temperature
WarmCool
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