Bastille

#281A28

General Information about #281A28

The hex color #281A28, also known as Bastille, is a dark, muted shade of purple. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 16.1% red, 10.2% green, and 16.1% blue. In the CMYK color model, it consists of 0% cyan, 36.4% magenta, 0% yellow, and 83.9% black. This color evokes a sense of mystery, sophistication, and elegance. It is often associated with nighttime, shadows, and the unknown. Bastille can be effectively used to create a dramatic or moody atmosphere in various design applications. It is essential to consider its low luminosity when choosing text and interface elements to ensure adequate contrast and readability.

The hex color #281A28, also known as Bastille, presents some accessibility challenges due to its dark nature. When used as a background color, it requires very light text to ensure sufficient contrast for readability. According to WCAG guidelines, the contrast ratio between the text and background should be at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text to meet AA compliance. For AAA compliance, these ratios increase to 7:1 and 4.5:1, respectively. Using color contrast checkers is essential to verify compliance. When incorporating this color into user interface elements, ensure that interactive components such as buttons and links have sufficient visual cues to distinguish them from surrounding content. Consider providing alternative themes or color schemes that offer better contrast options for users with visual impairments.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
40 26 40
RGB40 26 40
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
300 21.21% 12.94%
30021.2112.94HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
300 10.2% 84.31%
30010.284.31HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#281A28
rgb40 26 40
hsl300 21.21% 12.94%
cmyk0% 35% 0% 84.31%
hwb300 10.2% 84.31%
xyz-d650.02 0.01 0.02
oklch0.2417 0.0332 326.5
oklab0.2417 0.03 -0.02
CMYK
0% 35% 0% 84.31%
035084.31CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.02 0.01 0.02
0.020.010.02XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.2417 0.0332 326.5
0.24170.0332326.5LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.2417 0.03 -0.02
0.24170.03-0.02LAB
Lightness
Green–Red
Blue–Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

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