darkslateblue

#284A81

Cool

UI Preview

Pro

Conversions

RGB40, 74, 129
CMYK69, 43, 0, 49
HSL217°, 53%, 33%
LAB31, 2, -35
Closest Library Match
blue-90095% Match

Readability

8.79On WhitePASS AA
2.38On BlackFAIL

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Magic Gradients

subtle
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vibrant
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rich
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About #284A81

The hexadecimal color code #284A81 is a dark, moderate shade of Blue (known as darkslateblue). In the RGB color model, #284A81 is comprised of 40 red, 74 green, and 129 blue. In the HSL color space, which is often used in digital design and color grading, it has a hue of 217 degrees, a saturation of 53%, and a lightness of 33%. This color has an approximate wavelength of 499 nm. The closest web-safe color is often utilized in web design, user interfaces (UI), and vector graphics to create moderate Blue atmospheres. Designers searching for Blue color schemes often pair this with its complementary color or use it as an accent against neutral backgrounds. It is commonly used in digital design for backgrounds, typography, and accent elements. When paired with its complementary color in the palette below, it creates a high-contrast visual hierarchy. Engineers can implement this color using the CSS hex code #284A81.

Vision Simulation

ProtanopiaRed-blind
DeuteranopiaGreen-blind
TritanopiaBlue-blind