#293134 Hex Color
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#293134 is a dark, muted cyan with ashy blue-green undertones and an almost gray finish. Its low lightness gives interfaces a serious, mysterious mood, while the cyan cast adds a refreshing edge. Use this hex code as a dominant dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about 13.3:1 contrast. It also suits technology, aerospace, and moody branding.
Questions about #293134
What is #293134 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293134 is rgb(41, 49, 52), in HSL hsl(196, 12%, 18%) and in CMYK 21%, 6%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #293134?
#293134 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale cyan, and muted blue-green accents, creating clear contrast without losing its restrained mood across interfaces, branding, and editorial layouts when it serves as a dark visual foundation. Warm cream accents can soften its cooler, more technical character.
Does #293134 look warm or cool?
#293134 reads as cool because its dark gray base carries a noticeable cyan and blue-green cast rather than yellow or red undertones in most lighting and digital interface contexts, especially on screen. Its low saturation keeps that cool bias from feeling bright or icy.
Where can #293134 work best in a design?
#293134 works especially well as a dominant dark-mode background, navigation color, or brand base for technology, aerospace, and other moody visual systems that need a serious, low-light foundation for content and controls. Use lighter accents to preserve its cyan edge and guide attention.
Is #293134 readable on white or black?
#293134 has a 13.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.