#282D6E

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #282D6E?

RGB(40, 45, 110), HSL(235.7, 46.7%, 29.4%), CMYK(63.6%, 59.1%, 0.0%, 56.9%).

Q: Does #282D6E meet WCAG contrast on white?

12.42:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#282D6E is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 40, 45, 110, in HSL 235.7°, 46.7%, 29.4%, and in CMYK 63.6%, 59.1%, 0.0%, 56.9%. The nearest named color is RAL 5005 Signal Blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#282D6E

RGB

40, 45, 110

HSL

235.7, 46.7%, 29.4%

HSV

235.7, 63.6%, 43.1%

CMYK

63.6%, 59.1%, 0.0%, 56.9%

OKLCH

0.3334 0.1112 275.3

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 5005 Signal Blue

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.