#29273E Hex Color
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More ink than violet, #29273e is a dark purple with barely any saturation left in it. The hex code reads muted and shadowy, which suits dark mode backgrounds and moody gaming palettes. It works best as a dominant base, though large areas can turn muddy. White text clears contrast at about 14.4:1. Pair it with dusty rose or muted gold for warmth.
Questions about #29273e
What is #29273e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #29273e is rgb(41, 39, 62), in HSL hsl(245, 23%, 20%) and in CMYK 34%, 37%, 0%, 76%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #29273e?
Muted gold, dusty rose, and warm gray all lift #29273e without clashing with its violet undertone. Avoid bright saturated purples nearby, since they make this shade read flat and gray.
Is #29273e readable on white or black?
#29273e has a 14.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.