#291109 Hex Color
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This near-black red carries a heavy, serious weight, bordering on burnt umber. Because it is so desaturated and dark, #291109 works best as a moody background or a subtle grounding element rather than a bright accent. It pairs beautifully with cream or pale gold to soften the harshness. The hex code for this dim, dusty shade is #291109.
Questions about #291109
What is #291109 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #291109 is rgb(41, 17, 9), in HSL hsl(15, 64%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 78%, 84%.
What color palettes pair best with #291109?
Is #291109 suitable for text or background use?
While #291109 works beautifully as a sophisticated, dark background color, it is generally too dark for body text unless paired with high-contrast, off-white typography. Always check contrast ratios to ensure legibility on smaller screens or mobile interfaces.
Is #291109 readable on white or black?
#291109 has a 17.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.