Grayish Dark Purple

The color #281C29 is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 28, 41 and HSL values of 295°, 19%, 14%.

Color Values for #281C29

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HEX:
#281C29
RGB:
rgb(40,28,41) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(295,19%,14%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(2%, 32%, 0%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281C29

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281C29. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 11%
Blue: 16.1%

Contrast Analysis for #281C29

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 #281C29

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281C29

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

Complementary Colors for #281C29

The complementary color for #281C29 is #1E2A1D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281C29

The analogous colors for #281C29 are #231D2A and #2A1D25. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281C29

The triadic colors for #281C29 are #2A291D and #1D2A29. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281C29

These are the darker variations of #281C29. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201621 and #181119. This progression shows how #281C29 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281C29

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534954 and #7E777F. This progression shows how #281C29. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281C29

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281C29. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281C29

Companies and brands that incorporate #281C29 in their visual identity.

#281C29 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281C29. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281C29 is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 40, 28, 41 and HSL values of 295°, 19%, 14%.

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