#281f8b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #281f8b is composed of 15.7% red, 12.2% green and 54.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.2% cyan, 77.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 45.5% black. It has a hue angle of 245 degrees, a saturation of 63.5% and a lightness of 33.3%. #281f8b color hex could be obtained by blending #503eff with #000017. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 16
    • G 12
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 71
    • M 78
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#281f8b color description : Dark blue.

#281f8b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #281f8b has RGB values of R:40, G:31, B:139 and CMYK values of C:0.71, M:0.78, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2629515.

Hex triplet 281f8b #281f8b
RGB Decimal 40, 31, 139 rgb(40,31,139)
RGB Percent 15.7, 12.2, 54.5 rgb(15.7%,12.2%,54.5%)
CMYK 71, 78, 0, 45
HSL 245°, 63.5, 33.3 hsl(245,63.5%,33.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 245°, 77.7, 54.5
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 21.188, 39.062, -57.93
XYZ 6.024, 3.295, 24.743
xyY 0.177, 0.097, 3.295
CIE-LCH 21.188, 69.869, 303.991
CIE-LUV 21.188, -3.309, -66.014
Hunter-Lab 18.152, 27.477, -68.114
Binary 00101000, 00011111, 10001011

Color Schemes with #281f8b

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Alternatives to #281f8b

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#281f8b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #281f8b

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Shades and Tints of #281f8b

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, #03020b is the darkest color, while #fafafe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #281f8b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #545357 is the less saturated color, while #1205a5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #281f8b 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
  • #2e2e2e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #2d2b41 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #003b74 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #003f64 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #004347 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0e317c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0e3372 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e365f Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population