Dark Blue

The color #281840 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 24, 64 and HSL values of 264°, 45%, 17%.

Color Values for #281840

Below are the different color format representations for #281840. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281840
RGB:
rgb(40,24,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(264,45%,17%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(38%, 63%, 0%, 75%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281840

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281840. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 9.4%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #281840

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 #281840

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281840

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

Complementary Colors for #281840

The complementary color for #281840 is #2F3F18. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281840

The analogous colors for #281840 are #181C3F and #3B183F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281840

The triadic colors for #281840 are #3F2718 and #183F27. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281840

These are the darker variations of #281840. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201333 and #180E26. This progression shows how #281840 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281840

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534666 and #7E748C. This progression shows how #281840. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281840

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281840. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281840

Companies and brands that incorporate #281840 in their visual identity.

#281840 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281840. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281840 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 24, 64 and HSL values of 264°, 45%, 17%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #281840 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.