#280D20 Hex Color
A dusty magenta lost in shadow
Dark, dusty, and close to black, this magenta shade carries a moody, romantic feel despite its low saturation. The hex code #280d20 works best as a background in dark mode or nightlife designs, where white text reads clearly at roughly 18:1 contrast. Pair it with muted rose or soft gold accents to keep the palette from going flat.
Questions about #280d20
What is #280d20 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #280d20 is rgb(40, 13, 32), in HSL hsl(318, 51%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 67%, 20%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #280d20?
Muted rose, dusty gold, and soft mauve flatter #280d20 without competing with its darkness. Keep brighter accents small so the deep base stays dominant.
Is #280d20 readable on white or black?
#280d20 has a 17.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.16:1 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.