#292B2B Hex Color
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This near-black grey provides a serious, muted foundation for professional interfaces and moody editorial designs. Because it is so dark, white text offers excellent readability at a 14.2:1 contrast ratio. Use #292b2b as a reliable base for dark mode layouts or as a high-contrast neutral that feels softer and more sophisticated than pure black. The hex code for this shade is #292b2b.
Questions about #292b2b
What is #292b2b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #292b2b is rgb(41, 43, 43), in HSL hsl(180, 2%, 16%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 0%, 83%.
Is #292b2b suitable for body text?
Yes, #292b2b works exceptionally well for body text when paired with a light background, but it is primarily designed as a background or UI base. Using white text over this shade provides a high-contrast ratio that ensures strong accessibility for professional web applications.
What colors pair well with #292b2b?
Because #292b2b is a neutral dark grey, it pairs beautifully with vibrant accent colors or muted, earthy tones like sage or soft cream. The key is to select colors that provide enough luminance difference to stand out against this heavy, sophisticated base.
Is #292b2b readable on white or black?
#292b2b has a 14.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.47:1 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.