Vivid Dark Blue

The color #280B71 is a vivid dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 11, 113 and HSL values of 257°, 82%, 24%.

Color Values for #280B71

Below are the different color format representations for #280B71. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#280B71
RGB:
rgb(40,11,113) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(257,82%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(65%, 90%, 0%, 56%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280B71

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280B71. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 4.3%
Blue: 44.3%

Contrast Analysis for #280B71

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 #280B71

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280B71

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

Complementary Colors for #280B71

The complementary color for #280B71 is #536F0B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280B71

The analogous colors for #280B71 are #0B216F and #5A0B6F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280B71

The triadic colors for #280B71 are #6F270B and #0B6F27. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280B71

These are the darker variations of #280B71. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20095A and #180744. This progression shows how #280B71 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280B71

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533C8D and #7E6DAA. This progression shows how #280B71. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280B71

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280B71. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280B71

Companies and brands that incorporate #280B71 in their visual identity.

#280B71 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280B71. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280B71 is a vivid dark blue with RGB values of 40, 11, 113 and HSL values of 257°, 82%, 24%.

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