Dark Purple

The color #280828 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 8, 40 and HSL values of 300°, 67%, 9%.

Color Values for #280828

Below are the different color format representations for #280828. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#280828
RGB:
rgb(40,8,40) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(300,67%,9%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 80%, 0%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280828

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280828. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 3.1%
Blue: 15.7%

Contrast Analysis for #280828

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 #280828

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280828

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

Complementary Colors for #280828

The complementary color for #280828 is #082608. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280828

The analogous colors for #280828 are #170826 and #260817. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280828

The triadic colors for #280828 are #262608 and #082626. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280828

These are the darker variations of #280828. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #200620 and #180518. This progression shows how #280828 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280828

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533953 and #7E6B7E. This progression shows how #280828. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280828

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280828. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280828

Companies and brands that incorporate #280828 in their visual identity.

#280828 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280828. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280828 is a dark purple with RGB values of 40, 8, 40 and HSL values of 300°, 67%, 9%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #280828 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.