#27282C Hex Color
Sophisticated dark grey for modern interfaces
This near-black grey provides a professional, grounded alternative to pure black for UI backgrounds. Because #27282c sits at a dark, desaturated value, it feels sophisticated without the harshness of high-contrast black. White text remains perfectly legible against this shade, making it a reliable choice for dark mode interfaces. The hex code for this neutral dark grey is #27282c.
Questions about #27282c
What is #27282c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #27282c is rgb(39, 40, 44), in HSL hsl(228, 6%, 16%) and in CMYK 11%, 9%, 0%, 83%.
Why use #27282c instead of pure black for web design?
Using #27282c creates a softer, more sophisticated contrast that reduces eye strain on digital screens. It provides enough depth to define layout structures while ensuring white text remains crisp and highly legible, avoiding the stark, jarring vibration often caused by using pure black backgrounds.
Is #27282c readable on white or black?
#27282c has a 14.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.