Dark slate gray color

A very dark gray with a deep green-blue tint. It is a standard web color and works well for text, headers and moody interiors.

Also known as: Dark slate grey.

Dark slate gray · #2F4F4F

About dark slate gray

Dark slate gray (#2F4F4F) is a cool, dark, muted color. It belongs to the grays family. It mixes 47 red, 79 green and 79 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in web, text, moody interiors.

Dark slate gray shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Dark slate gray color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Espresso

AnalogousClose to: Charcoal gray

TriadicClose to: Aubergine, Army green

Split complementaryClose to: Eggplant, Taupe

TetradicClose to: Aubergine, Espresso, Hunter green

Dark slate gray color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Dark slate gray

Analogous palette · Dark slate gray

Complementary palette · Dark slate gray

Triadic palette · Dark slate gray

With neutrals palette · Dark slate gray

With an accent palette · Dark slate gray

Dark slate gray contrast with text

White textContrast 8.9:1 · AAA

Black textContrast 2.4:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --dark-slate-gray: #2F4F4F;
  --dark-slate-gray-rgb: 47, 79, 79;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--dark-slate-gray); }
.text { color: var(--dark-slate-gray); }

Colors similar to dark slate gray

Midnight green Charcoal gray Dark teal Gunmetal gray Graphite Dark gray Deep teal Oxford gray Onyx Black olive

Themed palettes with this color

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for dark slate gray?

The hex code for dark slate gray is #2F4F4F. In RGB it is rgb(47, 79, 79), in HSL hsl(180, 25%, 25%) and in CMYK 41, 0, 0, 69.

What is the complementary color of dark slate gray?

Its complement on the color wheel is #4F2F2F, close to espresso. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on dark slate gray?

Yes. The contrast with white is 8.9:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).