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#29588E color code is #29588E. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #29588e.

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#29588E Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #29588E is 0.0940. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 7.29:1 against white and 2.88:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#29588E on white7.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#29588E on black2.88:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #29588E7.29:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #29588E2.88:1Fail

#29588E — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #29588E?+
The hex code for #29588E is #29588E. In RGB it's rgb(41, 88, 142), and in HSL it's hsl(212, 55%, 36%).
What is the RGB value of #29588E?+
#29588E in RGB is (41, 88, 142). Written in CSS: rgb(41, 88, 142).
What is the CMYK value of #29588E?+
#29588E converts to CMYK(71%, 38%, 0%, 44%) for print. Hex equivalent is #29588E.
Is #29588e a warm or cool color?+
#29588E (#29588E) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 212° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #29588e belong to?+
#29588E belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 212°, 55%, 36% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #29588e accessible for body text on a white background?+
#29588E on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 7.29:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #29588e?+
The nearest Pantone match for #29588E (#29588E) is 7683 C Marine Blue, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #29588E in design

Practical guidance for using #29588e (#29588E) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #29588E (#29588E) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 7.3:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #29588e text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #29588E (#29588E) 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

#29588E 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

#29588E 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.