#280508
Dark Red
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About #280508 Dark Red
#280508 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 5 green, and 8 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 355°, saturation of 78%, and lightness of 9%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With high saturation, it appears vibrant and eye-catching.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
355°
Hue
78%
Saturation
9%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #280508 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #280508 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#280508 on White
Contrast Ratio18.83:1
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Aa#280508 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.12:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #280508 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #280508 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 5, 8) |
| HSL | hsl(355, 78%, 9%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 5, 8 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 2.0%, 3.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 88%, 80%, 84% |
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