Information about #282F52 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #282F52 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 47, 82) (15.7% red, 18.4% green, 32.2% blue), or CMYK 16 / 14 / 0 / 68 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#282F52 is a mildly saturated blue that stays on the darker end of the scale. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Lucky Point (#292D4F). Slightly further away sit Aviator (#2A3057) and Dark Phthalo Blue (#272D59).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(40, 47, 82)), which gives #282F52 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #282F52 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#282F52 color variations

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#282F52 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 #282F52

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

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

#282F52 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#282F52
  • RGB40, 47, 82
  • CMYK16, 14, 0, 68
  • CSSrgb(40, 47, 82)
  • HSL230°, 34%, 24%
  • HSL Precise230°, 34.426%, 23.922%
  • HSV230°, 51%, 32%
  • HSB230°, 51%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.322
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.184, 0.322)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.184, 0.322, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.184, 0.322)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB32.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID282F52
  • DECIMAL ID2633554
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01