Dark Blue

The color #281A38 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 26, 56 and HSL values of 268°, 37%, 16%.

Color Values for #281A38

Below are the different color format representations for #281A38. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281A38
RGB:
rgb(40,26,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(268,37%,16%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(29%, 54%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281A38

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281A38. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 10.2%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #281A38

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 #281A38

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281A38

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

Complementary Colors for #281A38

The complementary color for #281A38 is #2A381A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281A38

The analogous colors for #281A38 are #1A1B38 and #371A38. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281A38

The triadic colors for #281A38 are #38281A and #1A3828. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281A38

These are the darker variations of #281A38. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20152D and #181022. This progression shows how #281A38 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281A38

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534860 and #7E7688. This progression shows how #281A38. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281A38

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281A38. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281A38

Companies and brands that incorporate #281A38 in their visual identity.

#281A38 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281A38. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281A38 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 26, 56 and HSL values of 268°, 37%, 16%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #281A38 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.