#293137 Hex Color
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#293137 is a dark, muted blue-gray with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its serious, mysterious character suits security, finance, technology, and government interfaces, especially as a dominant dark-mode background. White text achieves about a 13.2:1 contrast ratio, making this hex code suitable behind small body text and clear interface labels.
Questions about #293137
What is #293137 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293137 is rgb(41, 49, 55), in HSL hsl(206, 15%, 19%) and in CMYK 25%, 11%, 0%, 78%.
What colors pair well with #293137?
The #293137 hex color pairs well with white and soft gray for crisp contrast, while muted blue, sage, or terracotta accents add interest without overpowering its restrained blue-gray base. Use warmer accents sparingly to balance its cool, ashy appearance.
Is #293137 warm or cool?
The #293137 hex color reads cool because its blue-gray base and ashy undertones sit away from yellow and red. That restrained temperature gives interfaces a calm, serious feel, while warm off-whites or muted accents can keep the overall design from feeling too stark.
Is #293137 readable on white or black?
#293137 has a 13.21:1 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.