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#282805 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #282805 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#282805 Color Information

#282805 RGB value is (40, 40, 5). The hex color red value is 40, green is 40, and blue is 5. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 78 percent, and lightness of9 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 87 percent, 84percent.

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#282805 Color Meaning

Color #282805 embodies groundedness, stability, and earthy strength. #282805 very dark brown evokes natural textures, resilience, and reliable energy. Psychologically, color #282805 promotes focus, calm, and enduring composure, supporting reflective or professional environments. Culturally, color #282805 symbolizes reliability, tradition, and earth-linked energy in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #282805 with grounding, protection, and stability. Fengshui values #282805 for anchoring spaces, harmonizing colors, and providing a strong foundation. Spiritually, #282805 resonates with the root chakra, supporting endurance, security, and grounded vitality. In design and arts, color #282805 works as a base tone, accent, or natural motif. Its dark, muted hue pairs effectively with lighter neutrals, greens, or soft yellows, appearing in rustic interiors, furniture, and nature-inspired artwork.

Color Conversion

Convert #282805 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#282805
RGB
rgb(40, 40, 5)
HSL
hsl(60°, 78%, 9%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 87%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 88%, 16%)
XYZ
1.6613 1.9797 0.4381
Yxy
1.9797 0.4073 0.4853
Hunter Lab
14.0702 -0.0288 0.0712
CIE-Lab
15.3801 -5.5006 20.2506

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue5 / 255 (2%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow87 / 100 (87%)
87%
Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)
84%

Color Variations

#282805 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#282805 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #282805 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.04:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #282805 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #282805;

Text Color

color: #282805;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #282805;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28280540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #282805;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #282805 0%, #212104 100%);

#282805 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #282805 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.