Dark Blue

The color #282438 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 36, 56 and HSL values of 252°, 22%, 18%.

Color Values for #282438

Below are the different color format representations for #282438. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#282438
RGB:
rgb(40,36,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(252,22%,18%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(29%, 36%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #282438

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #282438. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 14.1%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #282438

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 #282438

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #282438

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

Complementary Colors for #282438

The complementary color for #282438 is #343824. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #282438

The analogous colors for #282438 are #242A38 and #322438. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #282438

The triadic colors for #282438 are #382824 and #243828. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #282438

These are the darker variations of #282438. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201D2D and #181622. This progression shows how #282438 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #282438

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #535060 and #7E7C88. This progression shows how #282438. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #282438

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #282438. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #282438

Companies and brands that incorporate #282438 in their visual identity.

#282438 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #282438. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #282438 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 36, 56 and HSL values of 252°, 22%, 18%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #282438 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.