#281f8d Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #281f8d is composed of 15.7% red, 12.2% green and 55.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.6% cyan, 78% magenta, 0% yellow and 44.7% black. It has a hue angle of 244.9 degrees, a saturation of 64% and a lightness of 33.7%. #281f8d color hex could be obtained by blending #503eff with #00001b. Closest websafe color is: #333399.

    • R 16
    • G 12
    • B 55
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 78
    • Y 0
    • K 45
    CMYK color chart

#281f8d color description : Dark blue.

#281f8d Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #281f8d has RGB values of R:40, G:31, B:141 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.78, Y:0, K:0.45. Its decimal value is 2629517.

Hex triplet 281f8d #281f8d
RGB Decimal 40, 31, 141 rgb(40,31,141)
RGB Percent 15.7, 12.2, 55.3 rgb(15.7%,12.2%,55.3%)
CMYK 72, 78, 0, 45
HSL 244.9°, 64, 33.7 hsl(244.9,64%,33.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 244.9°, 78, 55.3
Web Safe 333399 #333399
CIE-LAB 21.409, 39.724, -58.814
XYZ 6.172, 3.354, 25.52
xyY 0.176, 0.096, 3.354
CIE-LCH 21.409, 70.972, 304.036
CIE-LUV 21.409, -3.416, -67.199
Hunter-Lab 18.314, 28.108, -69.801
Binary 00101000, 00011111, 10001101

Color Schemes with #281f8d

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Alternatives to #281f8d

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#281f8d Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #281f8d

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Shades and Tints of #281f8d

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, #04030c is the darkest color, while #fcfbfe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #281f8d

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #545458 is the less saturated color, while #1205a7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #281f8d 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
  • #003c75 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #003f65 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #004447 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #0e317d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #0e3373 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0e3661 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population