Grayish Dark Red

The color #281D1B is a grayish dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 29, 27 and HSL values of 9°, 19%, 13%.

Color Values for #281D1B

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HEX:
#281D1B
RGB:
rgb(40,29,27) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(9,19%,13%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 28%, 33%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281D1B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281D1B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 11.4%
Blue: 10.6%

Contrast Analysis for #281D1B

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 #281D1B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281D1B

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

Complementary Colors for #281D1B

The complementary color for #281D1B is #1B2627. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281D1B

The analogous colors for #281D1B are #271B1F and #27231B. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281D1B

The triadic colors for #281D1B are #1B271D and #1D1B27. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281D1B

These are the darker variations of #281D1B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201716 and #181110. This progression shows how #281D1B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281D1B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534A49 and #7E7776. This progression shows how #281D1B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281D1B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281D1B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#281D1B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281D1B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281D1B is a grayish dark red with RGB values of 40, 29, 27 and HSL values of 9°, 19%, 13%.

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