Dark Red

The color #281C17 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 28, 23 and HSL values of 18°, 27%, 12%.

Color Values for #281C17

Below are the different color format representations for #281C17. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281C17
RGB:
rgb(40,28,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(18,27%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 30%, 43%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281C17

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281C17. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 11%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #281C17

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 #281C17

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281C17

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

Complementary Colors for #281C17

The complementary color for #281C17 is #162227. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281C17

The analogous colors for #281C17 are #27161A and #272416. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281C17

The triadic colors for #281C17 are #16271B and #1B1627. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281C17

These are the darker variations of #281C17. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201612 and #18110E. This progression shows how #281C17 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281C17

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534945 and #7E7774. This progression shows how #281C17. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281C17

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281C17. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281C17

Companies and brands that incorporate #281C17 in their visual identity.

#281C17 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281C17. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281C17 is a dark red with RGB values of 40, 28, 23 and HSL values of 18°, 27%, 12%.

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