#281806 Hex Color
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#281806 is a very dark, muted brown with warm earthy undertones and low saturation. Its heavy, gloomy character suggests seriousness, strength, and security, making it effective for coffee, chocolate, tobacco, artisan, or vintage branding. Use it as a dominant background with warm cream accents; white text achieves about 17.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #281806.
Questions about #281806
What is #281806 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #281806 is rgb(40, 24, 6), in HSL hsl(32, 74%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 85%, 84%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #281806?
#281806 pairs well with warm cream, muted terracotta, and soft sage, which add light or restrained contrast without overpowering its earthy base. For a sharper scheme, use white or pale beige accents.
Is #281806 a warm or cool color?
#281806 reads as a warm brown because its low-saturation base carries red and yellow undertones. That warmth supports a grounded, serious mood, especially when paired with cream, tan, or other softened earth tones.
Is #281806 readable on white or black?
#281806 has a 17.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.