Grayish Dark Purple

The color #272428 is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 39, 36, 40 and HSL values of 285°, 5%, 15%.

Color Values for #272428

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HEX:
#272428
RGB:
rgb(39,36,40) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(285,5%,15%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 10%, 0%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #272428

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #272428. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.3%
Green: 14.1%
Blue: 15.7%

Contrast Analysis for #272428

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #272428

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #272428

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #272428

The complementary color for #272428 is #252824. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #272428

The analogous colors for #272428 are #252428 and #282427. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #272428

The triadic colors for #272428 are #282724 and #242827. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #272428

These are the darker variations of #272428. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1F1D20 and #171618. This progression shows how #272428 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #272428

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #525053 and #7D7C7E. This progression shows how #272428. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #272428

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #272428. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #272428

Companies and brands that incorporate #272428 in their visual identity.

#272428 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #272428. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #272428 is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 39, 36, 40 and HSL values of 285°, 5%, 15%.

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