#292827 Hex Color
Deep neutral grey for grounded design
Dark grey with a faint warm undertone, #292827 reads grounded and serious without going full black. It earns its keep as a dominant base for dark mode interfaces and moody layouts, where white text reaches about 14.7:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or muted ochre to keep large surfaces from feeling flat.
Questions about #292827
What is #292827 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #292827 is rgb(41, 40, 39), in HSL hsl(30, 3%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 5%, 84%.
Is #292827 a warm or cool grey?
#292827 leans slightly warm because its red channel (41) sits just above green (40) and blue (39). The difference is small, but it keeps the grey from reading cold or sterile next to warmer palettes.
What colors pair well with #292827?
Muted ochre, terracotta, and dusty blue all sit comfortably against #292827, since the grey's near-neutral warmth flatters earthy tones. Use it as the dominant base and keep brighter shades to small accents.
Is #292827 readable on white or black?
#292827 has a 14.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 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.