#28292A Hex Color
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A dark, low-saturation grey, #28292a has a muted, ashy quality that feels serious and restrained. Its near-black depth suits dark-mode interfaces, typography, and architectural layouts, especially as a dominant base with warm off-white accents. The hex code #28292a also supports readable white body text, offering about 14.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #28292a
What is #28292a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28292a is rgb(40, 41, 42), in HSL hsl(210, 2%, 16%) and in CMYK 5%, 2%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #28292a?
Warm off-white, cream, and muted sage accents pair well with #28292a, while restrained terracotta adds warmth and contrast without overwhelming its low-saturation, near-black base, preserving a calm architectural feel.
Is #28292a readable on white or black?
#28292a has a 14.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.44:1 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.