#281b8e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #281b8e is composed of 15.7% red, 10.6% green and 55.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.8% cyan, 81% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.3% black. It has a hue angle of 246.8 degrees, a saturation of 68% and a lightness of 33.1%. #281b8e color hex could be obtained by blending #5036ff with #00001d. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 16
    • G 11
    • B 56
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 81
    • Y 0
    • K 44
    CMYK color chart

#281b8e color description : Dark blue.

#281b8e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #281b8e has RGB values of R:40, G:27, B:142 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.81, Y:0, K:0.44. Its decimal value is 2628494.

Hex triplet 281b8e #281b8e
RGB Decimal 40, 27, 142 rgb(40,27,142)
RGB Percent 15.7, 10.6, 55.7 rgb(15.7%,10.6%,55.7%)
CMYK 72, 81, 0, 44
HSL 246.8°, 68, 33.1 hsl(246.8,68%,33.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 246.8°, 81, 55.7
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 20.78, 42.18, -60.476
XYZ 6.149, 3.188, 25.881
xyY 0.175, 0.091, 3.188
CIE-LCH 20.78, 73.732, 304.895
CIE-LUV 20.78, -2.962, -67.629
Hunter-Lab 17.854, 30.227, -73.448
Binary 00101000, 00011011, 10001110

Color Schemes with #281b8e

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Alternatives to #281b8e

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#281b8e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #281b8e

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Shades and Tints of #281b8e

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #03020a is the darkest color, while #f9f9fe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #281b8e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #504f5a is the less saturated color, while #1401a8 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #281b8e is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #2c2c2c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #2b2940 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003a72 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #003e63 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #004246 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0e2f7c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0e3172 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e3460 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population