Dark Purple

The color #281721 is a dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 23, 33 and HSL values of 325°, 27%, 12%.

Color Values for #281721

Below are the different color format representations for #281721. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281721
RGB:
rgb(40,23,33) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(325,27%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 43%, 18%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281721

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281721. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 9%
Blue: 12.9%

Contrast Analysis for #281721

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 #281721

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281721

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

Complementary Colors for #281721

The complementary color for #281721 is #16271D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281721

The analogous colors for #281721 are #251627 and #271618. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281721

The triadic colors for #281721 are #202716 and #162027. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281721

These are the darker variations of #281721. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20121A and #180E14. This progression shows how #281721 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281721

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #53454D and #7E747A. This progression shows how #281721. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281721

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281721. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281721

Companies and brands that incorporate #281721 in their visual identity.

#281721 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281721. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281721 is a dark purple with RGB values of 40, 23, 33 and HSL values of 325°, 27%, 12%.

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