#292828 Hex Color
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This dark, near-black grey provides a serious, grounded anchor for minimal interface designs. With excellent contrast against white text, #292828 functions perfectly as a primary background for dark mode projects. It lacks the harshness of pure black, offering a softer, more professional appearance. Use this hex code to build depth in moody, sophisticated palettes where you need stable, neutral support.
Questions about #292828
What is #292828 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #292828 is rgb(41, 40, 40), in HSL hsl(0, 1%, 16%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 2%, 84%.
Why use #292828 instead of pure black?
Pure black can cause eye strain due to extreme contrast, whereas #292828 is a softer charcoal that maintains high readability while reducing visual harshness. It serves as a more natural, sophisticated anchor for interface elements and text-heavy layouts.
Is #292828 readable on white or black?
#292828 has a 14.70:1 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.