#291395 Hex Color
A Night-Sky Indigo for Serious Palettes
#291395 is a dark, dim indigo that leans navy, closer to a night sky than denim. Its deep, cool character suits dark mode backgrounds, formal branding, and moody palettes. It pairs well with brass or burgundy, where plain white can feel stark. White text on this hex code reaches about 13.0:1 contrast, comfortably past AA for body copy. If you want related tones, see what colors make purple.
Questions about #291395
What is #291395 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #291395 is rgb(41, 19, 149), in HSL hsl(250, 77%, 33%) and in CMYK 72%, 87%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #291395?
Warm metallics like brass and gold balance its cool depth, as do burgundy and dusty rose. For quieter schemes, try slate or cool grays that stay in the same temperature range.
Is #291395 readable on white or black?
#291395 has a 12.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.