#292B5E Hex Color
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The hex code #292b5e is a dark, muted indigo with cool navy undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. Its depth gives interfaces, formal branding, and night-sky themes a serious, mysterious feel. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 13.1:1 contrast, or pair it with burgundy for a richer, more distinctive palette.
Questions about #292b5e
What is #292b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #292b5e is rgb(41, 43, 94), in HSL hsl(238, 39%, 26%) and in CMYK 56%, 54%, 0%, 63%.
Which colors pair well with #292b5e?
Is #292b5e a warm or cool color?
#292b5e reads as a cool color because its muted indigo base leans toward blue, with navy undertones that reinforce the effect. Its low saturation keeps the coolness subdued rather than bright, making it feel formal, calm, and slightly mysterious.
Is #292b5e readable on white or black?
#292b5e has a 13.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.60:1 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.