#293B73 Hex Color
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The hex code #293b73 is a dark, muted navy with cool blue undertones and a matte, slightly dusty finish. Its low saturation gives designs a serious, controlled mood suited to finance, security, corporate interfaces, and formal branding. Use it as a dominant dark base with lighter text, since white achieves about 10.7:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #293b73
What is #293b73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293b73 is rgb(41, 59, 115), in HSL hsl(225, 47%, 31%) and in CMYK 64%, 49%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #293b73?
#293b73 pairs well with burgundy for a formal, weighty palette, while warm ivory or muted gold can soften its cool, low-saturation character. Keep brighter tones limited to accents so the navy remains the visual anchor.
Is #293b73 readable on white or black?
#293b73 has a 10.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.96:1 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.