Blue

The color #281B6C is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 27, 108 and HSL values of 250°, 60%, 26%.

Color Values for #281B6C

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HEX:
#281B6C
RGB:
rgb(40,27,108) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(250,60%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(63%, 75%, 0%, 58%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281B6C

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281B6C. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 42.4%

Contrast Analysis for #281B6C

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 #281B6C

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281B6C

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

Complementary Colors for #281B6C

The complementary color for #281B6C is #5D6A1B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281B6C

The analogous colors for #281B6C are #1B356A and #501B6A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281B6C

The triadic colors for #281B6C are #6A281B and #1B6A28. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281B6C

These are the darker variations of #281B6C. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201656 and #181041. This progression shows how #281B6C darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281B6C

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534989 and #7E76A7. This progression shows how #281B6C. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281B6C

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281B6C. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281B6C

Companies and brands that incorporate #281B6C in their visual identity.

#281B6C Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281B6C. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281B6C is a blue with RGB values of 40, 27, 108 and HSL values of 250°, 60%, 26%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #281B6C including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.