#291806 Hex Color
A deeply moody and atmospheric dark brown
This extremely dark, unsaturated brown reads almost like black. With its ashy, dusty undertones, #291806 adds weight and moody depth to artisan brand palettes. It functions best as a dominant base color where high contrast is required, as white text remains perfectly legible against it. Avoid using it for fine detail, as it can quickly become muddy at smaller sizes or on lower quality screens.
Questions about #291806
What is #291806 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #291806 is rgb(41, 24, 6), in HSL hsl(31, 74%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 85%, 84%.
How should I use #291806 in interface design?
#291806 works best as a primary background or dominant container color rather than for fine details or small text. Because it is so dark and unsaturated, it provides a grounded, sophisticated alternative to pure black while maintaining perfect readability for white or light-toned typography.
What colors pair best with #291806?
Is #291806 readable on white or black?
#291806 has a 17.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.