#293241 Hex Color
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#293241 is a muted, desaturated blue with heavy grey undertones. This ink-like shade functions well as a stable, moody background for modern UI, especially when paired with high-contrast white text for readability. While it appears nearly black in low light, its subtle blue hue adds more character than a standard charcoal. The hex code for this serious, restrained tone is #293241.
Questions about #293241
What is #293241 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293241 is rgb(41, 50, 65), in HSL hsl(218, 23%, 21%) and in CMYK 37%, 23%, 0%, 75%.
Does #293241 read as warm or cool?
#293241 is a distinctly cool, desaturated blue that relies on its heavy grey undertones to maintain a professional, restrained presence. Because it lacks significant warmth, it serves best as a stabilizing, grounding element rather than an accent or pop of color in a design.
What colors pair effectively with #293241 for UI design?
Is #293241 readable on white or black?
#293241 has a 12.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.62:1 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.