Information about #283B3B color

#283B3B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #283B3B is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 59, 59) (15.7% red, 23.1% green, 23.1% blue), or CMYK 7 / 0 / 0 / 77 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#283B3B is a gently muted aqua cyan 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 Dark Slate Grey (#25383C). Slightly further away sit Iron Storage (#2B3736) and Mosaic (#293741).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(40, 59, 59)), which gives #283B3B its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:77) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #283B3B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#283B3B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#283B3B color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#283B3B color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#283B3B color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#283B3B color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#283B3B 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
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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
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#3A2730
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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
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#273A30
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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
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#3A273A
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#3A3A27
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#27273A
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#30273A
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#3A2727
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Nearest named colors to #283B3B

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

Dark Slate Grey color link
Dark Slate Grey

#25383C

Iron Storage color link
Iron Storage

#2B3736

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Tile Green color link
Tile Green

#26433A

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Earthsong color link
Earthsong

#2A3E33

Goryeo Storeroom color link
Goryeo Storeroom

#203838

Petanque color link
Petanque

#2E3E34

English Holly color link
English Holly

#274234

#283B3B color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#283B3B
  • RGB40, 59, 59
  • CMYK7, 0, 0, 77
  • CSSrgb(40, 59, 59)
  • HSL180°, 19%, 19%
  • HSL Precise180°, 19.192%, 19.412%
  • HSV180°, 32%, 23%
  • HSB180°, 32%, 23%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.231, 0.231)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.231, 0.231, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.231, 0.231)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID283B3B
  • DECIMAL ID2636603
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited897 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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