#29211E Hex Color
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This dark, desaturated brown leans heavily toward grey. With its low light value, #29211e provides a serious, moody foundation for any layout. White text stands out against it with a strong 15.8:1 contrast ratio, making it an excellent choice for dark mode UI. Pair this shade with soft cream or muted gold to cut the gloom and add warmth. The hex code is #29211e.
Questions about #29211e
What is #29211e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #29211e is rgb(41, 33, 30), in HSL hsl(16, 15%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 27%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How can #29211e be used effectively in UI design?
#29211e works best as a dark, atmospheric background that creates a softer reading experience than pure black. Its strong contrast ratio makes it ideal for white or light-toned text, providing a professional, polished look for modern dashboard layouts.
Which colors balance the dark nature of #29211e?
Is #29211e readable on white or black?
#29211e has a 15.78:1 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.