#292B1A color
The hex color #292B1A is a very dark, grayish yellow.
In the RGB color model it is made of 16.1% red, 16.9% green and 10.2% blue (41, 43, 26).
Its hue angle is 67°, with 25% saturation and 14% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 5% cyan, 0% magenta, 40% yellow and 83% black.
The closest named color is Marshland (#2B2E26), a difference of 4.7 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.44:1).
#292B1A color codes
| HEX | #292B1A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(41, 43, 26) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(16.1%, 16.9%, 10.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(67, 25%, 14%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(67, 40%, 17%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(5%, 0%, 40%, 83%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(16.86, -4.43, 10.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(16.86, 11.68, 112.28) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(1.965, 2.274, 1.312) | |
| Decimal | 2698010 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #292B1A, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #292B1A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #292B1A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.44:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #292B1A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2d2919Protanopia
no red cones#2d2a1bDeuteranopia
no green cones#2b2927Tritanopia
no blue cones#2a2a2aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #292b1a; }
.text { color: #292b1a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #292b1a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(41 43 26 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #292b1a, #212b1a); }
Similar colors
#2b2e26Marshland#1e231cUnderworld#2b322dTerminal Black#17240bMidnight Pines#262926Bitter Liquorice#393227Creole#313330Oil#3b3c36Black Olive
Closest common color name: Onyx.
Questions
- What color is #292B1A?
- #292B1A is a very dark, grayish yellow, closest to the named color Marshland. It belongs to the black family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #292B1A?
- The RGB value is 41, 43, 26: 41 red, 43 green and 26 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #292B1A?
- The complementary color is #1C1A2B, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #292B1A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 and white text 14.44:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.