#290075 Hex Color
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#290075 is a dark, highly saturated indigo with a cool blue-violet undertone. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to meditation, luxury branding, and night-sky themes. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 15.5:1 contrast. The hex code #290075 also adds authority to formal and corporate palettes.
Questions about #290075
What is #290075 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #290075 is rgb(41, 0, 117), in HSL hsl(261, 100%, 23%) and in CMYK 65%, 100%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #290075?
#290075 pairs well with white, pale lavender, and soft gold because these colors balance its dark, saturated indigo base; pale lavender keeps the palette cool, while muted gold adds warmer contrast.
Does #290075 read as warm or cool?
#290075 reads as a cool color because its indigo base leans toward blue-violet rather than red-violet, while its deep value and high saturation create a serious, mysterious mood suited to night-sky themes, meditation, and luxury-focused interfaces.
Is #290075 readable on white or black?
#290075 has a 15.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.