#291E22 Hex Color
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A dim, ashy pink, #291e22 sits in the shadows with heavy grey undertones. It projects a moody, serious depth that works well for dark UI backgrounds or high-contrast branding. While white text pops against this shade, the color can appear too muddy for small body text. Pair it with soft creams or warm metallic golds to balance its severe, dusty personality.
Questions about #291e22
What is #291e22 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #291e22 is rgb(41, 30, 34), in HSL hsl(338, 15%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 17%, 84%.
Does #291e22 work for body text?
No, #291e22 is generally too muddy for small body text because its low luminance makes reading difficult on standard screen resolutions. Use it instead for large, bold headers or dark UI backgrounds where the contrast ratio can be carefully managed.
What colors pair best with #291e22?
Pair #291e22 with soft cream or metallic gold to balance its severe, dusty personality. These lighter, warmer tones lift the heavy grey undertones of the color, preventing the overall design from feeling too oppressive or flat on the screen.
Is #291e22 readable on white or black?
#291e22 has a 16.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.30:1 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.