#292525 Hex Color
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#292525 is a near-black, achromatic charcoal that offers a soft alternative to pure black. Because it lacks harsh intensity, this neutral hex code works well as a grounding background for high-contrast UI elements. It supports white text with a strong 15.2:1 ratio, making it an excellent choice for dark mode designs that require readability without being visually jarring.
Questions about #292525
What is #292525 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #292525 is rgb(41, 37, 37), in HSL hsl(0, 5%, 15%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 10%, 84%.
Why is #292525 a better choice than pure black for UI design?
#292525 functions as a softer, achromatic charcoal that reduces visual strain on the eyes. Using this near-black hue creates a more natural, comfortable depth in dark mode interfaces compared to the stark intensity of absolute zero black.
Is #292525 readable on white or black?
#292525 has a 15.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.38:1 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.