Dark Blue

The color #282740 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 39, 64 and HSL values of 242°, 24%, 20%.

Color Values for #282740

Below are the different color format representations for #282740. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#282740
RGB:
rgb(40,39,64) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(242,24%,20%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(38%, 39%, 0%, 75%) Copied!

Color Composition of #282740

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #282740. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 15.3%
Blue: 25.1%

Contrast Analysis for #282740

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 #282740

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #282740

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

Complementary Colors for #282740

The complementary color for #282740 is #3E3F27. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #282740

The analogous colors for #282740 are #27323F and #34273F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #282740

The triadic colors for #282740 are #3F2827 and #273F28. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #282740

These are the darker variations of #282740. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #201F33 and #181726. This progression shows how #282740 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #282740

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #535266 and #7E7D8C. This progression shows how #282740. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #282740

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #282740. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #282740

Companies and brands that incorporate #282740 in their visual identity.

#282740 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #282740. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #282740 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 39, 64 and HSL values of 242°, 24%, 20%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #282740 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.