Dark Purple

The color #280A42 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 10, 66 and HSL values of 272°, 74%, 15%.

Color Values for #280A42

Below are the different color format representations for #280A42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#280A42
RGB:
rgb(40,10,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(272,74%,15%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(39%, 85%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280A42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280A42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 3.9%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #280A42

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 #280A42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280A42

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

Complementary Colors for #280A42

The complementary color for #280A42 is #24430A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280A42

The analogous colors for #280A42 are #0C0A43 and #430A41. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280A42

The triadic colors for #280A42 are #43280A and #0A4328. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280A42

These are the darker variations of #280A42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #200835 and #180628. This progression shows how #280A42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280A42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533B68 and #7E6C8E. This progression shows how #280A42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280A42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280A42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280A42

Companies and brands that incorporate #280A42 in their visual identity.

#280A42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280A42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280A42 is a dark purple with RGB values of 40, 10, 66 and HSL values of 272°, 74%, 15%.

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