#280404 Hex Color
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This very dark, nearly black red creates a somber mood for high-contrast designs. Because it sits so close to black, use #280404 as a sophisticated base for luxury branding or dark mode interfaces. White text pops easily against this hex code, offering excellent readability. Avoid large blocks of this color alone to prevent a muddy appearance. Pair it with soft cream or bright metallics for depth.
Questions about #280404
What is #280404 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #280404 is rgb(40, 4, 4), in HSL hsl(0, 82%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 90%, 90%, 84%.
How can #280404 be used effectively without appearing muddy?
Use #280404 as an accent or text color rather than a large background field to prevent a muddy appearance. Pairing it with cream or metallic gold creates a luxurious depth that balances the darkness of the hue while maintaining high readability.
Is #280404 suitable for text in dark mode interfaces?
While #280404 works exceptionally well as a dark mode background, avoid using it for body text because it lacks sufficient contrast against most dark interfaces. Instead, reserve it for sophisticated UI elements, borders, or headers paired with high-contrast, light-colored typography.
Is #280404 readable on white or black?
#280404 has a 18.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.10:1 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.