#29579D Hex Color

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This cool, unsaturated blue feels serious and reliable. Because of its muted, dim quality, #29579d works best as a steady background color for technology or finance interfaces. It provides enough contrast to pair well with white text, ensuring solid readability for body content. Avoid using it alongside other dull colors, as it risks appearing muddy. The hex code for this shade is #29579d.

Questions about #29579d

What is #29579d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #29579d is rgb(41, 87, 157), in HSL hsl(216, 59%, 39%) and in CMYK 74%, 45%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #29579d in a design scheme?
To keep your palette balanced, pair #29579d with crisp neutrals like off-white or soft cool gray to prevent the design from feeling muddy. For a modern tech look, use it alongside a sharp cyan for accent elements or call-to-action buttons.
Is #29579d readable on white or black?
#29579d has a 7.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.94:1 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.