Blue

The color #282856 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 40, 86 and HSL values of 240°, 37%, 25%.

Color Values for #282856

Below are the different color format representations for #282856. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#282856
RGB:
rgb(40,40,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(240,37%,25%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(53%, 53%, 0%, 66%) Copied!

Color Composition of #282856

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #282856. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 15.7%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #282856

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 #282856

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #282856

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

Complementary Colors for #282856

The complementary color for #282856 is #575728. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #282856

The analogous colors for #282856 are #284057 and #402857. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #282856

The triadic colors for #282856 are #572828 and #285728. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #282856

These are the darker variations of #282856. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #202045 and #181834. This progression shows how #282856 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #282856

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #535378 and #7E7E9A. This progression shows how #282856. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #282856

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #282856. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #282856

Companies and brands that incorporate #282856 in their visual identity.

#282856 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #282856. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #282856 is a blue with RGB values of 40, 40, 86 and HSL values of 240°, 37%, 25%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #282856 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.