#29202B Hex Color
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Reach for #29202b when a design needs a dark background with more character than flat charcoal. This muted purple leans almost grey, so it reads gloomy and understated rather than flashy. It shines as a dominant base in moody layouts or dark mode UI, where white text hits about 15.7:1 contrast. Pair it with dusty mauve or aged gold for a rich, quiet palette.
Questions about #29202b
What is #29202b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #29202b is rgb(41, 32, 43), in HSL hsl(289, 15%, 15%) and in CMYK 5%, 26%, 0%, 83%.
What colors pair well with #29202b?
Dusty mauve, aged gold, and soft plum all flatter #29202b without competing with its muted depth. Skip bright neons next to it, since they clash with its greyed, understated character.
Is #29202b readable on white or black?
#29202b has a 15.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.33:1 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.