Grayish Dark Purple

The color #281F2E is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 31, 46 and HSL values of 276°, 19%, 15%.

Color Values for #281F2E

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HEX:
#281F2E
RGB:
rgb(40,31,46) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(276,19%,15%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 33%, 0%, 82%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281F2E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281F2E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 12.2%
Blue: 18%

Contrast Analysis for #281F2E

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 #281F2E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281F2E

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

Complementary Colors for #281F2E

The complementary color for #281F2E is #252E1F. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281F2E

The analogous colors for #281F2E are #201F2E and #2E1F2C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281F2E

The triadic colors for #281F2E are #2E281F and #1F2E28. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281F2E

These are the darker variations of #281F2E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201925 and #18131C. This progression shows how #281F2E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281F2E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534C58 and #7E7982. This progression shows how #281F2E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281F2E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281F2E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281F2E

Companies and brands that incorporate #281F2E in their visual identity.

#281F2E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281F2E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281F2E is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 40, 31, 46 and HSL values of 276°, 19%, 15%.

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