Blue

The color #283D5E is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 61, 94 and HSL values of 217°, 40%, 26%.

Color Values for #283D5E

Below are the different color format representations for #283D5E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#283D5E
RGB:
rgb(40,61,94) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(217,40%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 35%, 0%, 63%) Copied!

Color Composition of #283D5E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #283D5E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 23.9%
Blue: 36.9%

Contrast Analysis for #283D5E

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 #283D5E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #283D5E

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

Complementary Colors for #283D5E

The complementary color for #283D5E is #5D4828. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #283D5E

The analogous colors for #283D5E are #28575D and #2E285D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #283D5E

The triadic colors for #283D5E are #5D283C and #3C5D28. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #283D5E

These are the darker variations of #283D5E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #20314B and #182538. This progression shows how #283D5E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #283D5E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #53647E and #7E8B9E. This progression shows how #283D5E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #283D5E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #283D5E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #283D5E

Companies and brands that incorporate #283D5E in their visual identity.

#283D5E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #283D5E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #283D5E is a blue with RGB values of 40, 61, 94 and HSL values of 217°, 40%, 26%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #283D5E including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.