Vivid Blue

The color #280C74 is a vivid blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 12, 116 and HSL values of 256°, 81%, 25%.

Color Values for #280C74

Below are the different color format representations for #280C74. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#280C74
RGB:
rgb(40,12,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(256,81%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(66%, 90%, 0%, 55%) Copied!

Color Composition of #280C74

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #280C74. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 4.7%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #280C74

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 #280C74

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #280C74

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

Complementary Colors for #280C74

The complementary color for #280C74 is #58730C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #280C74

The analogous colors for #280C74 are #0C2473 and #5B0C73. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #280C74

The triadic colors for #280C74 are #73280C and #0C7328. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #280C74

These are the darker variations of #280C74. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #200A5D and #180746. This progression shows how #280C74 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #280C74

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #533D90 and #7E6DAC. This progression shows how #280C74. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #280C74

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #280C74. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #280C74

Companies and brands that incorporate #280C74 in their visual identity.

#280C74 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #280C74. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #280C74 is a vivid blue with RGB values of 40, 12, 116 and HSL values of 256°, 81%, 25%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #280C74 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.