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Shark

#2A2E32

Shark is a cool dark color with the hex code #2A2E32. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 42, 46, 50 in digital design or CMYK 16%, 8%, 0%, 80% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Shark color values

HEX
#2A2E32
RGB
42, 46, 50
HSL
210°, 9%, 18%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 80

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Shark sits at 210° on the color wheel with 9% saturation and 18% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. At near-zero saturation, it reads as a pure gray, with hue playing almost no role in its character. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Shark is rendered as rgb(42, 46, 50), where the blue channel is highest at 50, though it sits close to the other channels. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Shark translates to a CMYK breakdown of 16C 8M 0Y 80K. A substantial black component (80%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Shark

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2A2E32;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 46, 50;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#2A2E32',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 16%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 80%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(42, 46, 50)
rgba(42, 46, 50, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2A2E32?
#2A2E32 is Shark, a cool dark color with RGB values of 42, 46, 50. It has a hue of 210°, 9% saturation, and 18% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2A2E32?
The RGB color code for #2A2E32 is rgb(42, 46, 50). This means it contains 42 red, 46 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Shark a warm or cool color?
Shark (#2A2E32) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #2A2E32 in CSS?
You can use #2A2E32 in CSS with: background-color: #2A2E32; or color: #2A2E32; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 46, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 16%, 8%, 0%, 80%.

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