Dark Blue

The color #282037 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 32, 55 and HSL values of 261°, 26%, 17%.

Color Values for #282037

Below are the different color format representations for #282037. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#282037
RGB:
rgb(40,32,55) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(261,26%,17%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(27%, 42%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #282037

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #282037. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 12.5%
Blue: 21.6%

Contrast Analysis for #282037

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 #282037

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #282037

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

Complementary Colors for #282037

The complementary color for #282037 is #2F3720. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #282037

The analogous colors for #282037 are #202337 and #332037. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #282037

The triadic colors for #282037 are #372820 and #203728. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #282037

These are the darker variations of #282037. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201A2C and #181321. This progression shows how #282037 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #282037

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534D5F and #7E7987. This progression shows how #282037. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #282037

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #282037. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #282037

Companies and brands that incorporate #282037 in their visual identity.

#282037 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #282037. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #282037 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 32, 55 and HSL values of 261°, 26%, 17%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #282037 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.