Dark Red

The color #281708 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 23, 8 and HSL values of 28°, 67%, 9%.

Color Values for #281708

Below are the different color format representations for #281708. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281708
RGB:
rgb(40,23,8) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(28,67%,9%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 43%, 80%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281708

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281708. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 9%
Blue: 3.1%

Contrast Analysis for #281708

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 #281708

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281708

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

Complementary Colors for #281708

The complementary color for #281708 is #081826. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281708

The analogous colors for #281708 are #260809 and #262508. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281708

The triadic colors for #281708 are #082616 and #160826. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281708

These are the darker variations of #281708. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201206 and #180E05. This progression shows how #281708 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281708

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534539 and #7E746B. This progression shows how #281708. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281708

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281708. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281708

Companies and brands that incorporate #281708 in their visual identity.

#281708 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281708. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281708 is a dark red with RGB values of 40, 23, 8 and HSL values of 28°, 67%, 9%.

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