#281b99 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #281b99 is composed of 15.7% red, 10.6% green and 60% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 73.9% cyan, 82.4% magenta, 0% yellow and 40% black. It has a hue angle of 246.2 degrees, a saturation of 70% and a lightness of 35.3%. #281b99 color hex could be obtained by blending #5036ff with #000033. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 16
    • G 11
    • B 60
    RGB color chart
    • C 74
    • M 82
    • Y 0
    • K 40
    CMYK color chart

#281b99 color description : Dark blue.

#281b99 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #281b99 has RGB values of R:40, G:27, B:153 and CMYK values of C:0.74, M:0.82, Y:0, K:0.4. Its decimal value is 2628505.

Hex triplet 281b99 #281b99
RGB Decimal 40, 27, 153 rgb(40,27,153)
RGB Percent 15.7, 10.6, 60 rgb(15.7%,10.6%,60%)
CMYK 74, 82, 0, 40
HSL 246.2°, 70, 35.3 hsl(246.2,70%,35.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 246.2°, 82.4, 60
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 22.069, 45.65, -65.151
XYZ 7.016, 3.535, 30.448
xyY 0.171, 0.086, 3.535
CIE-LCH 22.069, 79.552, 305.019
CIE-LUV 22.069, -3.574, -74.074
Hunter-Lab 18.8, 33.71, -82.862
Binary 00101000, 00011011, 10011001

Color Schemes with #281b99

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Alternatives to #281b99

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#281b99 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #281b99

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CSS codes
.text {color:#281b99;}
.background {background-color:#281b99;}
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Shades and Tints of #281b99

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, #010103 is the darkest color, while #f2f1fd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #281b99

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #59595b is the less saturated color, while #1806ae is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #281b99 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
  • #2d2d2d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #2c2943 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003d77 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #004167 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #004549 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0e3183 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0e3379 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e3666 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population