#290070 Hex Color
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This intense, near-black violet feels somber and reserved. Because it is so dark, #290070 acts as a moody base that makes lighter accents pop. It performs best in large backgrounds where you need high contrast, as it pairs exceptionally well with sharp white typography. Use this hex code when you want to avoid standard navy blues while maintaining a serious, grounded aesthetic in your dark mode interfaces.
Questions about #290070
What is #290070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #290070 is rgb(41, 0, 112), in HSL hsl(262, 100%, 22%) and in CMYK 63%, 100%, 0%, 56%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
How should I use #290070 in web design?
#290070 performs best as a full-page background color for dark-themed interfaces where you need serious, grounded elegance. It provides exceptional contrast when paired with crisp white or pale, muted text, making it a professional alternative to standard navy or black.
What colors pair well with #290070?
This deep violet works beautifully with sharp, clean neutrals like off-white or light gray to ensure maximum readability. For a more sophisticated palette, introduce metallic gold accents or a muted lavender to soften the intense, near-black character of the base.
Is #290070 readable on white or black?
#290070 has a 15.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.32:1 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.