#293185 Hex Color
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A saturated, authoritative indigo, #293185 carries a heavy, serious weight. It functions best as a dominant base for corporate branding or moody, night-themed interfaces where professionalism is key. Because of its dark, cool nature, it offers excellent readability for white text, exceeding standard accessibility requirements. Use this hex code sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming a layout, or lean into its depth for full-screen backgrounds.
Questions about #293185
What is #293185 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293185 is rgb(41, 49, 133), in HSL hsl(235, 53%, 34%) and in CMYK 69%, 63%, 0%, 48%.
Which color palettes work best alongside #293185?
This indigo pairs well with cool grays or a crisp off-white to maintain its professional edge without feeling cluttered. To add energy, use soft accents like pale yellow or a muted gold, which provide a complementary pop against the deep, heavy blue tones.
Is #293185 readable on white or black?
#293185 has a 11.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.87:1 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.