Dark Blue

The color #281B49 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 27, 73 and HSL values of 257°, 46%, 20%.

Color Values for #281B49

Below are the different color format representations for #281B49. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281B49
RGB:
rgb(40,27,73) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(257,46%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(45%, 63%, 0%, 71%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281B49

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281B49. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 28.6%

Contrast Analysis for #281B49

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 #281B49

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281B49

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

Complementary Colors for #281B49

The complementary color for #281B49 is #3D4A1C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281B49

The analogous colors for #281B49 are #1C264A and #401C4A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281B49

The triadic colors for #281B49 are #4A291C and #1C4A29. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281B49

These are the darker variations of #281B49. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20163A and #18102C. This progression shows how #281B49 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281B49

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #53496D and #7E7692. This progression shows how #281B49. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281B49

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281B49. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281B49

Companies and brands that incorporate #281B49 in their visual identity.

#281B49 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281B49. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281B49 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 27, 73 and HSL values of 257°, 46%, 20%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #281B49 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.