Solid Gunmetal Background #2C3539
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With hex #2C3539 (rgb(44, 53, 57)), this deep, low-light blue tone sits around 198° on the color wheel. Its muted, powdery appearance reads as focused and trustworthy on screen. Use the values and preview above to test it in the layout where it will actually appear.
Gunmetal began as an alloy
Before it named a color, gunmetal named a metal: a corrosion-resistant bronze once used for cannon and ship fittings. The color keeps that industrial memory. #2C3539 is a deep gray with a cold blue-green cast, darker than slate, warmer than pure black, with the low sheen of oiled machinery.
It has become the default sophistication move in hardware and automotive finishes, and it translates directly to screens. As a wallpaper it avoids the harshness of true black while still letting icons float; as a website background it makes bright accents like copper, amber, or ice blue look engineered rather than decorative.
A palette that works with Gunmetal
Warm metallics like copper and amber glow against Gunmetal's cold cast, while ice blue and silver extend its machined, technical character.
Quick specs
- HEX
- #2C3539
- RGB
- rgb(44, 53, 57)
- HSL
- hsl(198, 13%, 20%)
- Readable text
- #FFFFFF
background-color: #2C3539;
Where Gunmetal shines
- Tech or finance dashboards that need a trustworthy base hue
- Gunmetal backdrops for travel, sky, or ocean-inspired campaigns
- Presentation slides where cool tones keep focus on the data
Practical tips
- Stick with off-white (#F5F5F5) or pure white typography for clarity (the Copy RGB/HEX buttons above make it easy to grab the exact values).
- Use the adjustment sliders to nudge the hue when you need a complementary accent.
- The download tool exports PNG/JPEG files up to 7680×7680, so you can drop the color straight into mockups or presentations.
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Gunmetal background FAQs
Can I download a solid Gunmetal background?
Yes. This solid gunmetal background is available as free PNG and JPEG downloads for HD desktop, 4K, phone, square, and custom sizes.
What is the HEX code for Gunmetal?
Gunmetal uses HEX #2C3539 and rgb(44, 53, 57). You can copy both values from this page or adjust the shade before exporting a background image.
Is Gunmetal better for phone or desktop wallpaper?
Gunmetal is especially useful for desktop wallpapers, OLED-friendly screens, presentation backdrops, and low-distraction setups. The phone preset also works well for a darker lock screen.