#281B18
Dark Red
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About #281B18 Dark Red
#281B18 is a dark red color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 24 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 11°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 13%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
11°
Hue
25%
Saturation
13%
Lightness
Dark Red
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B18 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B18 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B18 on White
Contrast Ratio16.66:1
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Aa#281B18 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.26:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B18 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B18 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 24) |
| HSL | hsl(11, 25%, 13%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 24 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 9.4% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 32%, 40%, 84% |
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