#280C14 Hex Color
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#280c14 is a very dark, muted pink with brown-red undertones and low lightness. Its dusty, shadowed quality brings seriousness, mystery, and intimate warmth to a palette. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for moody backgrounds, fashion, cosmetics, or romance. White text reaches about 18.2:1 contrast, making it suitable behind small body copy.
Questions about #280c14
What is #280c14 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #280c14 is rgb(40, 12, 20), in HSL hsl(343, 54%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 70%, 50%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #280c14?
It pairs well with warm cream, pale blush, mauve, and aged gold, which lift its near-black depth without erasing its dusty pink character. Use cream for text and gold for small accents.
Is #280c14 readable on white or black?
#280c14 has a 18.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.15:1 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.