Dark Slate Gray colour code

Text contrast

With white: 8.93:1 · With black: 2.35:1

Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA; large text needs 3:1.

Use Dark Slate Gray in CSS

Copy this background and text pairing into your stylesheet.

.colour-dark-slate-gray {
  background-color: #2F4F4F;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

Use the HEX value for a consistent digital reference. Descriptive colour names can vary between collections and are not always valid CSS keywords. This code does not identify a paint, fabric or print specification.

Using Dark Slate Gray

Try it for a neutral supporting surface, border or typographic hierarchy.

This pairing uses #FFFFFF text on #2F4F4F. Results apply to solid colours; recheck contrast if you add transparency, imagery or effects.

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