#29201A Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #29201a is a brown with ashy gray and warm red undertones. Its low lightness creates a serious, grounded mood suited to coffee, tobacco, legal, and vintage branding. Use the hex code #29201a as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 16.0:1 contrast, or as a strong accent beside cream.
Questions about #29201a
What is #29201a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #29201a is rgb(41, 32, 26), in HSL hsl(24, 22%, 13%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 37%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Does #29201a read as a warm or cool color?
#29201a reads as a warm, nearly neutral brown because its red undertone adds warmth while its low saturation and ashy gray content keep it restrained. It can feel smoky rather than rich, especially beside brighter warm colors.
What colors pair well with #29201a?
Cream and warm off-whites create a clear, inviting contrast with #29201a, while muted sage, terracotta, or dusty blue can build a restrained palette without competing with its smoky depth and low lightness.
Is #29201a readable on white or black?
#29201a has a 15.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.