Blue

The color #282261 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 34, 97 and HSL values of 246°, 48%, 26%.

Color Values for #282261

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HEX:
#282261
RGB:
rgb(40,34,97) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(246,48%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(59%, 65%, 0%, 62%) Copied!

Color Composition of #282261

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #282261. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 13.3%
Blue: 38%

Contrast Analysis for #282261

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 #282261

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #282261

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

Complementary Colors for #282261

The complementary color for #282261 is #5C6222. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #282261

The analogous colors for #282261 are #223C62 and #492262. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #282261

The triadic colors for #282261 are #622922 and #226229. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #282261

These are the darker variations of #282261. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201B4E and #18143A. This progression shows how #282261 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #282261

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #534E81 and #7E7AA0. This progression shows how #282261. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #282261

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #282261. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #282261

Companies and brands that incorporate #282261 in their visual identity.

#282261 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #282261. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #282261 is a blue with RGB values of 40, 34, 97 and HSL values of 246°, 48%, 26%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #282261 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.