Grayish Dark Purple

The color #28242C is a grayish dark purple that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 36, 44 and HSL values of 270°, 10%, 16%.

Color Values for #28242C

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HEX:
#28242C
RGB:
rgb(40,36,44) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(270,10%,16%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 18%, 0%, 83%) Copied!

Color Composition of #28242C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #28242C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 14.1%
Blue: 17.3%

Contrast Analysis for #28242C

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 #28242C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #28242C

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

Complementary Colors for #28242C

The complementary color for #28242C is #292D25. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #28242C

The analogous colors for #28242C are #25252D and #2D252D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #28242C

The triadic colors for #28242C are #2D2925 and #252D29. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #28242C

These are the darker variations of #28242C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201D23 and #18161A. This progression shows how #28242C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #28242C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #535056 and #7E7C80. This progression shows how #28242C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #28242C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #28242C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #28242C

Companies and brands that incorporate #28242C in their visual identity.

#28242C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #28242C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #28242C is a grayish dark purple with RGB values of 40, 36, 44 and HSL values of 270°, 10%, 16%.

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