#294173 Hex Color

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Dark, muted navy with a dusty, matte finish. #294173 works best as a dominant base in corporate layouts, finance branding, and dark UI, where its low saturation keeps the mood calm and controlled. It looks richer against burgundy than the usual camel or gray. White text on this hex code reaches about 10:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA with room to spare.

Questions about #294173

What is #294173 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #294173 is rgb(41, 65, 115), in HSL hsl(221, 47%, 31%) and in CMYK 64%, 43%, 0%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #294173?
Warm accents like burgundy or dusty gold bring out its depth without clashing. For text and UI elements, white and light warm neutrals give the cleanest contrast against this navy.
Is #294173 readable on white or black?
#294173 has a 10.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.09:1 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.