#28282F Color Meaning and Information

#28282F Color Information

#28282F RGB value is (40, 40, 47). The hex color red value is 40, green is 40, and blue is 47. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 8 percent, and lightness of 17 percent. The CMYK process values are 15 percent, 15 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent.

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#28282F Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #28282F 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

#28282F

RGB

rgb(40, 40, 47)

HSL

hsl(240°, 8%, 17%)

CMYK

cmyk(15%, 15%, 0%, 82%)

HSV

hsv(240°, 15%, 18%)

XYZ

2.1470 2.1739 2.9958

Yxy

2.1739 0.2934 0.2971

Hunter Lab

14.7442 0.0111 -0.0273

CIE-Lab

16.3748 1.7934 -4.5596

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Green40 / 255 (16%)

16%

Blue47 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Magenta15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Color Variations

#28282F 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

#28282F 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 #28282F 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#28282F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.64:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.64:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.64:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #28282F 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

#28282F

protanopia

#28282d

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #28282F;

Text Color

color: #28282F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #28282F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28282F40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

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

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #28282F in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.