#292420 Hex Color
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Muted and nearly gray, #292420 is a very dark brown with dusty, ashy undertones and low saturation. Its heavy tone suggests mystery, seriousness, strength, and grounded comfort. Use the hex code #292420 as a dark-mode background or dominant base, pairing it with warm cream and muted copper. White text provides about 15.4:1 contrast for clear readability.
Questions about #292420
What is #292420 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #292420 is rgb(41, 36, 32), in HSL hsl(27, 12%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 12%, 22%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #292420?
#292420 pairs well with warm cream, muted copper, dusty beige, and subdued gold, which brighten its ashy brown base without overpowering its serious, grounded mood; lighter neutrals improve contrast, while copper works best as a restrained accent.
Does #292420 look warm or cool?
#292420 reads as a warm-neutral brown because its very low saturation is balanced by dusty brown undertones rather than blue or green, while its near-gray quality tempers the warmth in most palettes and interfaces.
Is #292420 readable on white or black?
#292420 has a 15.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.36:1 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.