Dark Cyan

The color #283C42 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 60, 66 and HSL values of 194°, 25%, 21%.

Color Values for #283C42

Below are the different color format representations for #283C42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#283C42
RGB:
rgb(40,60,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(194,25%,21%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(39%, 9%, 0%, 74%) Copied!

Color Composition of #283C42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #283C42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 23.5%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #283C42

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 #283C42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #283C42

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

Complementary Colors for #283C42

The complementary color for #283C42 is #432E28. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #283C42

The analogous colors for #283C42 are #28433C and #282F43. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #283C42

The triadic colors for #283C42 are #43283D and #3D4328. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #283C42

These are the darker variations of #283C42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #203035 and #182428. This progression shows how #283C42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #283C42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #536368 and #7E8A8E. This progression shows how #283C42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #283C42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #283C42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #283C42

Companies and brands that incorporate #283C42 in their visual identity.

#283C42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #283C42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #283C42 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 40, 60, 66 and HSL values of 194°, 25%, 21%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #283C42 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.