Vivid Dark Blue

The color #280256 is a vivid dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 2, 86 and HSL values of 267°, 95%, 17%.

Color Values for #280256

Below are the different color format representations for #280256. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#280256
RGB:
rgb(40,2,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(267,95%,17%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(53%, 98%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280256

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280256. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 0.8%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #280256

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #280256

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280256

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #280256

The complementary color for #280256 is #2F5502. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280256

The analogous colors for #280256 are #020655 and #500255. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280256

The triadic colors for #280256 are #552702 and #025527. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280256

These are the darker variations of #280256. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #200245 and #180134. This progression shows how #280256 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280256

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533578 and #7E679A. This progression shows how #280256. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280256

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280256. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280256

Companies and brands that incorporate #280256 in their visual identity.

#280256 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280256. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280256 is a vivid dark blue with RGB values of 40, 2, 86 and HSL values of 267°, 95%, 17%.

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