Dark Purple

The color #280B1D is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 11, 29 and HSL values of 323°, 57%, 10%.

Color Values for #280B1D

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HEX:
#280B1D
RGB:
rgb(40,11,29) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(323,57%,10%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 73%, 28%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280B1D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280B1D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 4.3%
Blue: 11.4%

Contrast Analysis for #280B1D

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 #280B1D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280B1D

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

Complementary Colors for #280B1D

The complementary color for #280B1D is #0B2816. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280B1D

The analogous colors for #280B1D are #250B28 and #280B0E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280B1D

The triadic colors for #280B1D are #1D280B and #0B1D28. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280B1D

These are the darker variations of #280B1D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #200917 and #180711. This progression shows how #280B1D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280B1D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533C4A and #7E6D77. This progression shows how #280B1D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280B1D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280B1D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280B1D

Companies and brands that incorporate #280B1D in their visual identity.

#280B1D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280B1D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280B1D is a dark purple with RGB values of 40, 11, 29 and HSL values of 323°, 57%, 10%.

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