#290C07 Hex Color
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Darker than most maroons, #290c07 sits close to black with a muted, ashy red undertone. It reads best as a dominant base in dark mode layouts or moody brand palettes, where white text hits an 18.3:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with aged gold or dusty rose for warmth. The hex code #290c07 stays true to its wine-dark character even at large sizes.
Questions about #290c07
What is #290c07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #290c07 is rgb(41, 12, 7), in HSL hsl(9, 71%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 71%, 83%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #290c07?
Dusty rose softens this dark maroon into a romantic palette, while aged gold brings out its warm undertones for a luxury feel. Cool slate gray offers contrast if warmth feels heavy.
Is #290c07 readable on white or black?
#290c07 has a 18.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.14:1 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.