#293A36 Hex Color
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Somewhere between pine green and charcoal, #293a36 is a dark teal that leans almost grey. Its low saturation and dim lightness give it a subdued, inky character. That makes it a strong base for dark mode interfaces, moody backgrounds, and wellness branding, and white text holds a solid 12.0:1 contrast against it. Pair it with warm amber to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #293a36
What is #293a36 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293a36 is rgb(41, 58, 54), in HSL hsl(166, 17%, 19%) and in CMYK 29%, 0%, 7%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #293a36?
Warm accents like amber, terracotta, or dusty rose bring out its green undertone and keep the palette from reading flat. Soft cream and pale sage suit a calmer, tonal scheme.
Is #293a36 readable on white or black?
#293a36 has a 11.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.75:1 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.