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#29319E color code is #29319E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #29319e.

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#29319E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #29319E is 0.0514. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.36:1 against white and 2.03:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#29319E on white10.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#29319E on black2.03:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #29319E10.36:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #29319E2.03:1Fail

#29319E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #29319E?+
The hex code for #29319E is #29319E. In RGB it's rgb(41, 49, 158), and in HSL it's hsl(236, 59%, 39%).
What is the RGB value of #29319E?+
#29319E in RGB is (41, 49, 158). Written in CSS: rgb(41, 49, 158).
What is the CMYK value of #29319E?+
#29319E converts to CMYK(74%, 69%, 0%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #29319E.
Is #29319e a warm or cool color?+
#29319E (#29319E) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 236° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #29319e belong to?+
#29319E belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 236°, 59%, 39% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #29319e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#29319E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.36:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #29319e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #29319E (#29319E) is 4212 C Lapis Lazuli, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #29319E in design

Practical guidance for using #29319e (#29319E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #29319E (#29319E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.4:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #29319e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #29319E (#29319E) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#29319E flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#29319E works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #29319E

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #29319e (#29319E). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Samsung#1428A0 · Samsung Blue