Dark Blue

The color #282C42 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 44, 66 and HSL values of 231°, 25%, 21%.

Color Values for #282C42

Below are the different color format representations for #282C42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#282C42
RGB:
rgb(40,44,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(231,25%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(39%, 33%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #282C42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #282C42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 17.3%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #282C42

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 #282C42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #282C42

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

Complementary Colors for #282C42

The complementary color for #282C42 is #433F28. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #282C42

The analogous colors for #282C42 are #283A43 and #322843. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #282C42

The triadic colors for #282C42 are #43282C and #2C4328. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #282C42

These are the darker variations of #282C42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #202335 and #181A28. This progression shows how #282C42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #282C42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #535668 and #7E808E. This progression shows how #282C42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #282C42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #282C42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #282C42

Companies and brands that incorporate #282C42 in their visual identity.

#282C42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #282C42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #282C42 is a dark blue with RGB values of 40, 44, 66 and HSL values of 231°, 25%, 21%.

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