#295D93 Hex Color
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Reach for #295d93 when a layout needs weight without noise. This dark blue carries gray undertones and reads cool and gloomy, suiting finance dashboards, government sites, and moody backgrounds. Its low saturation comes from pulling the hue toward neutral, much like what colors make gray. White text on it hits about 6.8:1 contrast, passing WCAG AA for body copy. Pair it with warm sand or muted gold so it never reads flat.
Questions about #295d93
What is #295d93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #295d93 is rgb(41, 93, 147), in HSL hsl(211, 56%, 37%) and in CMYK 72%, 37%, 0%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #295d93?
Warm sand and muted gold lift its gloom, while burgundy gives it a richer, more traditional feel than gray pairings do. Keep companion colors low-saturation to match its subdued character.
Is #295d93 readable on white or black?
#295d93 has a 6.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.08:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.