#28140B

#28140B

Color Values

HEX

#28140B

RGB

40, 20, 11

HSL

18.6, 56.9%, 10.0%

HSV

18.6, 72.5%, 15.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.0%, 72.5%, 84.3%

OKLCH

0.2171 0.037 44.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark browns like chocolate and espresso project richness, indulgence, and masculine elegance. They carry the warmth of wood-paneled studies and aged leather, evoking comfort and established tradition. These deep tones suggest solidity, dependability, and mature sophistication.

Design Usage

Dark brown excels as a text color alternative to pure black, providing warmth and reducing visual harshness. It suits coffee roasters, chocolate brands, and heritage accessories with a tradition focus. Pair it with cream, gold, or burnt orange for a luxurious, warm-toned design system.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #28140B;
color: #28140B;
border-color: #28140B;
Nearest Tailwind: Stone 900 #1C1917

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

17.57:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

1.2:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #28140B?

RGB(40, 20, 11) · HSL(18.6, 56.9%, 10.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.0%, 72.5%, 84.3%)

Does #28140B meet WCAG contrast on white?

17.57:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #28140B?

Use FFFFFF text on a #28140B background; contrast on black is 1.2:1.