#28140F

#28140F

Color Values

HEX

#28140F

RGB

40, 20, 15

HSL

12.0, 45.5%, 10.8%

HSV

12.0, 62.5%, 15.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 50.0%, 62.5%, 84.3%

OKLCH

0.2181 0.0346 34.9

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

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

17.54:1

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 #28140F?

RGB(40, 20, 15) · HSL(12.0, 45.5%, 10.8%) · CMYK(0.0%, 50.0%, 62.5%, 84.3%)

Does #28140F meet WCAG contrast on white?

17.54:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Pass for normal text.

What text color is readable on #28140F?

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