Information about #28233D color

#28233D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #28233D is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(40, 35, 61) — 15.7% red, 13.7% green, 23.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 8 / 10 / 0 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#28233D presents itself as a mildly saturated blue — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bullitt (#27253C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Ebony Clay (#26283B) and Sonic Boom (#252042).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(40, 35, 61)), which gives #28233D its character. If you plan to put text on a #28233D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.0:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.4:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #28233D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#28233D color variations

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#28233D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #28233D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Blue Night color link
Blue Night

#1F263B

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#28233D
  • RGB40, 35, 61
  • CMYK8, 10, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(40, 35, 61)
  • HSL252°, 27%, 19%
  • HSL Precise251.538°, 27.083%, 18.824%
  • HSV252°, 43%, 24%
  • HSB252°, 43%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.137
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.137, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.137, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.137, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB13.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID28233D
  • DECIMAL ID2630461
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01