Dark Blue

The color #281A3A is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 26, 58 and HSL values of 266°, 38%, 16%.

Color Values for #281A3A

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HEX:
#281A3A
RGB:
rgb(40,26,58) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(266,38%,16%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(31%, 55%, 0%, 77%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281A3A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281A3A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 10.2%
Blue: 22.7%

Contrast Analysis for #281A3A

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 #281A3A

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281A3A

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

Complementary Colors for #281A3A

The complementary color for #281A3A is #2B3819. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281A3A

The analogous colors for #281A3A are #191B38 and #361938. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281A3A

The triadic colors for #281A3A are #382719 and #193827. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281A3A

These are the darker variations of #281A3A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20152E and #181023. This progression shows how #281A3A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281A3A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534861 and #7E7689. This progression shows how #281A3A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281A3A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281A3A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281A3A

Companies and brands that incorporate #281A3A in their visual identity.

#281A3A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281A3A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281A3A is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 26, 58 and HSL values of 266°, 38%, 16%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #281A3A including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.