Grayish Dark Purple

The color #281E27 is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 30, 39 and HSL values of 306°, 14%, 14%.

Color Values for #281E27

Below are the different color format representations for #281E27. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281E27
RGB:
rgb(40,30,39) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(306,14%,14%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 25%, 2%, 84%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281E27

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281E27. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 11.8%
Blue: 15.3%

Contrast Analysis for #281E27

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 #281E27

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281E27

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

Complementary Colors for #281E27

The complementary color for #281E27 is #1F2920. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281E27

The analogous colors for #281E27 are #251F29 and #291F23. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281E27

The triadic colors for #281E27 are #28291F and #1F2829. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281E27

These are the darker variations of #281E27. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20181F and #181217. This progression shows how #281E27 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281E27

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534B52 and #7E787D. This progression shows how #281E27. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281E27

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281E27. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281E27

Companies and brands that incorporate #281E27 in their visual identity.

#281E27 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281E27. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281E27 is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 40, 30, 39 and HSL values of 306°, 14%, 14%.

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