Information about #283B58 color

#283B58 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #283B58 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 59, 88) (15.7% red, 23.1% green, 34.5% blue), or CMYK 19 / 11 / 0 / 65 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#283B58 presents itself as a mildly saturated sky-leaning azure — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Dark Cobalt Blue (#273A59). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blue Clouds (#273C5A) and Midnight Oil (#283854).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(40, 59, 88)), which gives #283B58 its character. If you plan to put text on a #283B58 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:65) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #283B58 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#283B58 color variations

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

#283B58 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 #283B58

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

#283B58 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#283B58
  • RGB40, 59, 88
  • CMYK19, 11, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(40, 59, 88)
  • HSL216°, 38%, 25%
  • HSL Precise216.25°, 37.5%, 25.098%
  • HSV216°, 55%, 35%
  • HSB216°, 55%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.345
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.231, 0.345)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.231, 0.345, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.231, 0.345)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID283B58
  • DECIMAL ID2636632
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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