Dark Purple

The color #280B35 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 11, 53 and HSL values of 281°, 66%, 13%.

Color Values for #280B35

Below are the different color format representations for #280B35. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#280B35
RGB:
rgb(40,11,53) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(281,66%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(25%, 79%, 0%, 79%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280B35

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280B35. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 4.3%
Blue: 20.8%

Contrast Analysis for #280B35

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 #280B35

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280B35

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

Complementary Colors for #280B35

The complementary color for #280B35 is #19370B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280B35

The analogous colors for #280B35 are #130B37 and #370B2F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280B35

The triadic colors for #280B35 are #37290B and #0B3729. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280B35

These are the darker variations of #280B35. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20092A and #180720. This progression shows how #280B35 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280B35

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533C5D and #7E6D86. This progression shows how #280B35. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280B35

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280B35. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280B35

Companies and brands that incorporate #280B35 in their visual identity.

#280B35 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280B35. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280B35 is a dark purple with RGB values of 40, 11, 53 and HSL values of 281°, 66%, 13%.

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