#293553 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #293553 is a cool blue with gray undertones and a matte, slightly gloomy presence. Its low saturation supports serious, reliable branding for finance, security, government, and technology. Use it as a dominant UI or dark-mode background with white text, which reaches about a 12.1:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #293553.
Questions about #293553
What is #293553 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293553 is rgb(41, 53, 83), in HSL hsl(223, 34%, 24%) and in CMYK 51%, 36%, 0%, 67%.
Does #293553 read as warm or cool?
#293553 reads as a cool, muted blue with gray undertones, giving it a restrained, serious mood that suits dark backgrounds, navigation panels, dashboards, and professional interfaces where a dependable visual tone matters.
What colors pair well with #293553?
#293553 pairs well with white and soft off-whites for clean contrast, while muted blue, sage, or warm beige accents add balance without overpowering its subdued character or adding too much visual noise.
Is #293553 readable on white or black?
#293553 has a 12.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.72:1 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.