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#282809 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #282809 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#282809 Color Information

#282809 RGB value is (40, 40, 9). The hex color red value is 40, green is 40, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 63 percent, and lightness of10 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 78 percent, 84percent.

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#282809 Color Meaning

Color #282809 embodies groundedness, stability, and earthy strength. #282809 very dark brown evokes natural textures, resilience, and reliable energy. Psychologically, color #282809 promotes focus, calm, and enduring composure, supporting reflective or professional environments. Culturally, color #282809 symbolizes reliability, tradition, and earth-linked energy in Western symbolism, while Eastern traditions associate #282809 with grounding, protection, and stability. Fengshui values #282809 for anchoring spaces, harmonizing colors, and providing a strong foundation. Spiritually, #282809 resonates with the root chakra, supporting endurance, security, and grounded vitality. In design and arts, color #282809 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 #282809 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
#282809
RGB
rgb(40, 40, 9)
HSL
hsl(60°, 63%, 10%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 78%, 84%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 78%, 16%)
XYZ
1.6832 1.9884 0.5535
Yxy
1.9884 0.3984 0.4706
Hunter Lab
14.1011 -0.0271 0.0670
CIE-Lab
15.4264 -5.1318 18.6797

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow78 / 100 (78%)
78%
Key (Black)84 / 100 (84%)
84%

Color Variations

#282809 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

#282809 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 #282809 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+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.02:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.02:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #282809 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: #282809;

Text Color

color: #282809;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #282809;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28280940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #282809;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #282809 0%, #202007 100%);

#282809 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #282809 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.