#293E68 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #293e68 is a cool navy blue with gray undertones and a matte, low-saturation finish. It creates a serious, dependable mood for finance, technology, government, and corporate branding. Use it as a dominant background or supporting UI tone, pairing it with burgundy or warm off-white. White text reads clearly, with about 10.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #293e68.
Questions about #293e68
What is #293e68 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #293e68 is rgb(41, 62, 104), in HSL hsl(220, 43%, 28%) and in CMYK 61%, 40%, 0%, 59%.
Which colors pair well with #293e68?
Burgundy and warm off-white pair well with #293e68, balancing its cool, muted navy character with warmth and brightness while creating a polished palette for interfaces, presentations, and professional brand materials. Use burgundy for focused accents and off-white for spacious backgrounds.
Is #293e68 readable on white or black?
#293e68 has a 10.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.98:1 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.