Dark Red

The color #281914 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 25, 20 and HSL values of 15°, 33%, 12%.

Color Values for #281914

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HEX:
#281914
RGB:
rgb(40,25,20) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(15,33%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 38%, 50%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281914

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281914. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 9.8%
Blue: 7.8%

Contrast Analysis for #281914

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 #281914

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281914

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

Complementary Colors for #281914

The complementary color for #281914 is #152429. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281914

The analogous colors for #281914 are #29151A and #292415. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281914

The triadic colors for #281914 are #15291A and #1A1529. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281914

These are the darker variations of #281914. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201410 and #180F0C. This progression shows how #281914 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281914

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534743 and #7E7572. This progression shows how #281914. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281914

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281914. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281914

Companies and brands that incorporate #281914 in their visual identity.

#281914 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281914. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281914 is a dark red with RGB values of 40, 25, 20 and HSL values of 15°, 33%, 12%.

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