#293138 Color Meaning and Information

#293138 Color Information

#293138 RGB value is (41, 49, 56). The hex color red value is 41, green is 49, and blue is 56. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 27 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 78 percent.

#293138

rgb(41, 49, 56)

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#293138 Color Meaning

Color #293138 conveys controlled strength, industrial sophistication, and composed authority. #293138 dark gray-blue evokes metal surfaces and urban structures. Psychologically, color #293138 enhances focus, strategic thought, and disciplined reflection. Designers often use #293138 for professional or contemporary layouts. Symbolically, color #293138 represents resilience, precision, and structured power. Cultural references tie #293138 to machinery, industry, and technological advancement. Spiritually, color #293138 embodies disciplined mindfulness and composed presence.

Color Conversion

Convert #293138 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#293138

RGB

rgb(41, 49, 56)

HSL

hsl(208°, 15%, 19%)

CMYK

cmyk(27%, 13%, 0%, 78%)

HSV

hsv(208°, 27%, 22%)

XYZ

2.7266 2.9536 4.1678

Yxy

2.9536 0.2769 0.2999

Hunter Lab

17.1860 -0.0129 -0.0482

CIE-Lab

19.8570 -1.4955 -5.5804

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red41 / 255 (16%)

16%

Green49 / 255 (19%)

19%

Blue56 / 255 (22%)

22%

CMYK Values

Cyan27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)78 / 100 (78%)

78%

Color Variations

#293138 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#293138 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #293138 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#293138

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

13.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

13.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

13.20:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #293138 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#293138

protanopia

#2c2d36

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #293138;

Text Color

color: #293138;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #293138;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #29313840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #293138;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #293138 0%, #1b2125 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #293138 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.