#283E77

#283E77

Color Values

HEX

#283E77

RGB

40, 62, 119

HSL

223.3, 49.7%, 31.2%

HSV

223.3, 66.4%, 46.7%

CMYK

66.4%, 47.9%, 0.0%, 53.3%

OKLCH

0.3779 0.1011 265.9

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #283E77;
color: #283E77;
border-color: #283E77;
Nearest Tailwind: Blue 950 #172554

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

10.27:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

Text on black

2.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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