#292B37 Hex Color
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#292b37 is a dusty, near-black indigo that feels grounded and serious. Its muted chroma makes it an excellent choice for dark mode UI backgrounds or secondary branding elements where you need structure without the harshness of pure black. Because it maintains high legibility with white text, this hex code works reliably for large blocks of text or interface panels in professional, moody designs.
Questions about #292b37
What is #292b37 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #292b37 is rgb(41, 43, 55), in HSL hsl(231, 15%, 19%) and in CMYK 25%, 22%, 0%, 78%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
Why choose #292b37 over a standard pure black?
This shade provides a softer, more professional visual anchor than pure black because its indigo undertones reduce eye strain while maintaining high contrast against white text. It effectively bridges the gap between traditional dark neutrals and colorful, sophisticated branding elements.
What color palettes complement #292b37 best?
This shade pairs beautifully with muted, desaturated tones like dusty rose or soft sage to create balance in UI designs. It also holds its own alongside sharp white or light gray accents for a clean, minimalist aesthetic.
Is #292b37 readable on white or black?
#292b37 has a 14.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.