#1F2D29 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #1f2d29 is a gray-leaning teal with subtle green undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, steady mood that suits technology, wellness, hospitality, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code #1f2d29 as a supporting tone or dark UI background, pairing it with warm ivory. White text reaches about 14.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #1f2d29
What is #1f2d29 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #1f2d29 is rgb(31, 45, 41), in HSL hsl(163, 18%, 15%) and in CMYK 31%, 0%, 9%, 82%.
What colors pair well with #1f2d29?
#1f2d29 pairs well with warm ivory, cream, and muted terracotta, which add contrast without overpowering its calm, grounded character and create a balanced palette for hospitality, wellness, editorial, and dark interface designs.
Does #1f2d29 work as a dark background with white text?
Yes, #1f2d29 is well suited to dark backgrounds: white text reaches about a 14.3:1 contrast ratio against it, exceeding WCAG AAA's 7:1 threshold for normal text and supporting highly readable interface layouts.
Does #1f2d29 read as warm or cool?
#1f2d29 reads as cool and grounded because its gray base and subtle green undertone temper the teal hue, while its low lightness adds a serious, steady mood suited to technology, wellness, hospitality, and moody interfaces.
Is #1f2d29 readable on white or black?
#1f2d29 has a 14.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.46:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.