Dark Blue

The color #281B50 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 27, 80 and HSL values of 255°, 50%, 21%.

Color Values for #281B50

Below are the different color format representations for #281B50. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281B50
RGB:
rgb(40,27,80) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(255,50%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(50%, 66%, 0%, 69%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281B50

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281B50. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 31.4%

Contrast Analysis for #281B50

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 #281B50

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281B50

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

Complementary Colors for #281B50

The complementary color for #281B50 is #43501B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281B50

The analogous colors for #281B50 are #1B2850 and #431B50. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281B50

The triadic colors for #281B50 are #50281B and #1B5028. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281B50

These are the darker variations of #281B50. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201640 and #181030. This progression shows how #281B50 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281B50

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534973 and #7E7696. This progression shows how #281B50. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281B50

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281B50. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281B50

Companies and brands that incorporate #281B50 in their visual identity.

#281B50 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281B50. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281B50 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 27, 80 and HSL values of 255°, 50%, 21%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #281B50 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.