#281D2C

Color Details

HEX
#281D2C
RGB
rgb(40, 29, 44)
HSL
hsl(284, 21%, 14%)
CMYK
cmyk(9%, 34%, 0%, 83%)
Best text on this color #FFFFFF (CR 16.12:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #281d2c
Contrast 1.30:1 Fail
White on #281d2c
Contrast 16.12:1 AAA
#281d2c on Black
Contrast 1.30:1 Fail
#281d2c on White
Contrast 16.12:1 AAA

Tints & Shades

#534a56
#7e7780
#a9a5ab
#201723
#18111a
#100c12

Complement & Analogous

#202b1c
#2c1c28
#201c2c

Triadic

#2b271c
#1c2b27

Monochrome

#100c12 #18111a #281d2c #7e7780 #a9a5ab #d4d2d5

Analogous

#201c2c #63606b #281d2c #564953 #2c1c28 #231620

Complementary Mix

#18111a #281d2c #7e7780 #202b1c #6e756b #151c12

Nearby Colors

#281d2b
#281d2d
#281d1c
#281d3c

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About #281D2C

#281D2C converts to RGB(40, 29, 44) and HSL(284, 21%, 14%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#281D2C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #281D2C?
RGB: 40, 29, 44. Copy as CSS: rgb(40, 29, 44)
Is #281D2C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #281D2C?
Complement: #202b1c.
Does #281D2C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 16.12:1 (AAA (normal text)). On black: 1.30:1 (Fails AA).