Dark Blue

The color #281D3D is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 29, 61 and HSL values of 261°, 36%, 18%.

Color Values for #281D3D

Below are the different color format representations for #281D3D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281D3D
RGB:
rgb(40,29,61) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(261,36%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(34%, 52%, 0%, 76%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281D3D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281D3D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 11.4%
Blue: 23.9%

Contrast Analysis for #281D3D

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 #281D3D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281D3D

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

Complementary Colors for #281D3D

The complementary color for #281D3D is #333E1D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281D3D

The analogous colors for #281D3D are #1D223E and #391D3E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281D3D

The triadic colors for #281D3D are #3E291D and #1D3E29. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281D3D

These are the darker variations of #281D3D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201731 and #181125. This progression shows how #281D3D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281D3D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534A64 and #7E778B. This progression shows how #281D3D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281D3D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281D3D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281D3D

Companies and brands that incorporate #281D3D in their visual identity.

#281D3D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281D3D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281D3D is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 29, 61 and HSL values of 261°, 36%, 18%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #281D3D including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.