Dark Purple

The color #280B37 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 11, 55 and HSL values of 280°, 67%, 13%.

Color Values for #280B37

Below are the different color format representations for #280B37. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#280B37
RGB:
rgb(40,11,55) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(280,67%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(27%, 80%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280B37

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280B37. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 4.3%
Blue: 21.6%

Contrast Analysis for #280B37

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 #280B37

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280B37

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

Complementary Colors for #280B37

The complementary color for #280B37 is #1A370B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280B37

The analogous colors for #280B37 are #120B37 and #370B30. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280B37

The triadic colors for #280B37 are #37290B and #0B3729. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280B37

These are the darker variations of #280B37. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20092C and #180721. This progression shows how #280B37 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280B37

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533C5F and #7E6D87. This progression shows how #280B37. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280B37

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280B37. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280B37

Companies and brands that incorporate #280B37 in their visual identity.

#280B37 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280B37. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280B37 is a dark purple with RGB values of 40, 11, 55 and HSL values of 280°, 67%, 13%.

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