#280809
Dark Red
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About #280809 Dark Red
#280809 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 8 green, and 9 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 358°, saturation of 67%, and lightness of 9%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
358°
Hue
67%
Saturation
9%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #280809 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #280809 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#280809 on White
Contrast Ratio18.6:1
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Aa#280809 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.13:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #280809 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #280809 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 8, 9) |
| HSL | hsl(358, 67%, 9%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 8, 9 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 3.1%, 3.5% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 80%, 78%, 84% |
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