Dark Blue

The color #281F35 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 31, 53 and HSL values of 265°, 26%, 16%.

Color Values for #281F35

Below are the different color format representations for #281F35. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#281F35
RGB:
rgb(40,31,53) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(265,26%,16%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(25%, 42%, 0%, 79%) Copied!

Color Composition of #281F35

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #281F35. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 12.2%
Blue: 20.8%

Contrast Analysis for #281F35

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 #281F35

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #281F35

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

Complementary Colors for #281F35

The complementary color for #281F35 is #2B331E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #281F35

The analogous colors for #281F35 are #1E2033 and #321E33. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #281F35

The triadic colors for #281F35 are #33271E and #1E3327. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #281F35

These are the darker variations of #281F35. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20192A and #181320. This progression shows how #281F35 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #281F35

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534C5D and #7E7986. This progression shows how #281F35. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #281F35

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #281F35. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #281F35

Companies and brands that incorporate #281F35 in their visual identity.

#281F35 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #281F35. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #281F35 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 31, 53 and HSL values of 265°, 26%, 16%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #281F35 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.