#290000 Hex Color
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#290000 is a nearly black red with warm, sooty undertones and restrained visual intensity. Its gloomy depth suggests seriousness, danger, passion, and strength without feeling bright or playful. Use this hex code as a dominant background in moody, formal, luxury, or wine-inspired designs. White text reaches about a 19.2:1 contrast ratio, while brighter accents prevent the palette from feeling muddy.
Questions about #290000
What is #290000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #290000 is rgb(41, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 8%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #290000?
#290000 pairs well with off-white, muted gold, dusty rose, and deep teal, creating clear contrast while preserving its warm, dramatic character across luxury, editorial, wine-inspired palettes, and dark-themed interfaces. Use brighter accents sparingly to prevent muddy combinations.
What mood does #290000 create?
The warm, sooty red reads as serious, intense, and restrained, conveying danger, passion, strength, and formal luxury rather than playful energy because its very low lightness suppresses brightness and visual noise. Use it for dramatic backgrounds, premium layouts, and wine-inspired themes.
Is #290000 readable on white or black?
#290000 has a 19.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.09:1 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.