Grayish Dark Purple

The color #281B26 is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 27, 38 and HSL values of 309°, 19%, 13%.

Color Values for #281B26

Below are the different color format representations for #281B26. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281B26
RGB:
rgb(40,27,38) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(309,19%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 33%, 5%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281B26

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281B26. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 14.9%

Contrast Analysis for #281B26

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 #281B26

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281B26

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

Complementary Colors for #281B26

The complementary color for #281B26 is #1B271D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281B26

The analogous colors for #281B26 are #231B27 and #271B1F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281B26

The triadic colors for #281B26 are #26271B and #1B2627. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281B26

These are the darker variations of #281B26. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20161E and #181017. This progression shows how #281B26 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281B26

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534951 and #7E767D. This progression shows how #281B26. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281B26

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281B26. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281B26

Companies and brands that incorporate #281B26 in their visual identity.

#281B26 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281B26. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281B26 is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 40, 27, 38 and HSL values of 309°, 19%, 13%.

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