#292B5F Hex Color
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A dark, dusty indigo that leans navy. The hex code #292b5f is low in lightness and strongly desaturated, giving it a gloomy, matte character that suits night sky themes, meditation brands, and dark UI backgrounds. Warm gold or burgundy accents keep it from reading flat. To shift its purple cast, see what colors make purple. White text contrasts at about 13.1:1.
Questions about #292b5f
What is #292b5f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #292b5f is rgb(41, 43, 95), in HSL hsl(238, 40%, 27%) and in CMYK 57%, 55%, 0%, 63%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #292b5f?
Warm gold, burgundy, and soft terracotta flatter #292b5f, since their warmth offsets its cool, muted depth. For text, white reads clearest at about 13.1:1 contrast.
Is #292b5f warm or cool?
It reads cool. The blue base dominates, though a touch of red gives it a faint purple undertone that softens the chill.
Is #292b5f readable on white or black?
#292b5f has a 13.08:1 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.