Dark Cyan

The color #284E53 is a dark cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 78, 83 and HSL values of 187°, 35%, 24%.

Color Values for #284E53

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HEX:
#284E53
RGB:
rgb(40,78,83) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(187,35%,24%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(52%, 6%, 0%, 67%) Copied!

Color Composition of #284E53

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #284E53. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 30.6%
Blue: 32.5%

Contrast Analysis for #284E53

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 #284E53

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #284E53

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

Complementary Colors for #284E53

The complementary color for #284E53 is #532D28. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #284E53

The analogous colors for #284E53 are #285342 and #283853. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #284E53

The triadic colors for #284E53 are #53284E and #4E5328. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #284E53

These are the darker variations of #284E53. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #203E42 and #182F32. This progression shows how #284E53 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #284E53

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #537175 and #7E9598. This progression shows how #284E53. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #284E53

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #284E53. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #284E53

Companies and brands that incorporate #284E53 in their visual identity.

#284E53 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #284E53. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #284E53 is a dark cyan with RGB values of 40, 78, 83 and HSL values of 187°, 35%, 24%.

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