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#28282E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #28282E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#28282E Color Information

#28282E RGB value is (40, 40, 46). The hex color red value is 40, green is 40, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 7 percent, and lightness of 17 percent. The CMYK process values are 13 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent.

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#28282E Color Meaning

Color #28282E conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #28282E dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #28282E enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #28282E in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #28282E represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #28282E to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #28282E embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #28282E 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
#28282E
RGB
rgb(40, 40, 46)
HSL
hsl(240°, 7%, 17%)
CMYK
cmyk(13%, 13%, 0%, 82%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 13%, 18%)
XYZ
2.1270 2.1660 2.8907
Yxy
2.1660 0.2961 0.3015
Hunter Lab
14.7173 0.0093 -0.0231
CIE-Lab
16.3351 1.5252 -3.9138

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue46 / 255 (18%)
18%

CMYK Values

Cyan13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Magenta13 / 100 (13%)
13%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)82 / 100 (82%)
82%

Color Variations

#28282E 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

#28282E 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 #28282E 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+)

14.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.65:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #28282E 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: #28282E;

Text Color

color: #28282E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #28282E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28282E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #28282E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28282E 0%, #1b1b20 100%);

#28282E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #28282E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.