#292929

Color Profile: #292929

Common Name: Dark Charcoal Gray

RGB: (41, 41, 41)

HSL: ~0°, ~0%, ~16%

Contrast Ratio: vs White: 15.3:1 (AA Pass)
vs Black: 1.0:1 (Fail)

Mood and Usage:
This deep, neutral dark gray carries a serious and professional tone. It often evokes a sense of sophistication and understated elegance, fitting well in minimalist and modern design settings within the visual arts and entertainment industries. Its near-black depth offers a perfect canvas for bold visuals or serves as a subtle backdrop for vibrant accents.

Close Named Matches:

• Australian Standard AS2700 N61 Black - #2C2C2C (ΔE=1.41)
• British Standard BS 381C:1996 Night - #282B2F (ΔE=3.16)
• Behr 770F-7 Beluga - #2F2F2F (ΔE=2.81)
• Dutch Boy DC094 Black Leather - #2C2D2F (ΔE=2.35)
• Pantone Solid Coated Black C - #2A2723 (ΔE=3.27)

Why Designers Use It

• This color serves as a highly versatile dark neutral, making it invaluable in design for balancing brighter colors and creating depth without the harshness of pure black.
• Its subtle variation from pure black reduces eye strain in digital and print media, enhancing readability and visual comfort.
• Commonly used in branding and visual art to convey seriousness, luxury, and timelessness without overwhelming other elements.
• In visual art and design, it acts as a grounding tone, frequently chosen for backgrounds, text, and UI components in entertainment media and digital interfaces.
• Though not directly tied to a specific natural element, it echoes the texture of charcoal or polished stone, giving it an organic yet modern appeal.
• Widely accepted across global design standards and paint catalogs, showing its importance and reliability in architectural and decorative arts.