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HEX 283849 - #283849, RGB(40,56,73) Color


Color Name: Squid Ink*
Hex Color Code: #283849
RGB Color Code: RGB(40, 56, 73)
CMYK Values*: 45.2%, 23.3%, 0.0%, 71.4%






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What color is 283849?

The RGB color code for color number #283849 is RGB(40, 56, 73). In the RGB color model, #283849 has a red value of 40, a green value of 56, and a blue value of 73. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 45.2% cyan, 23.3% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 71.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 210.9° (degrees), 29.2 % saturation, and 22.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #283849 has a hue of 210.9° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation and 28.6 % brightness/value.



Color 283849 is cool or warm?

Color 283849 is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #283849? (For interior and product design)

283849 has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#283849

Light Color


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Is #283849 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 283849 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #283849 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(40, 56, 73)
Red
40 (15.7%)
Green
56 (22.0%)
Blue
73 (28.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
45.21%
Magenta
23.29%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
71.37%

HSL

HSL(210.91deg, 29.2 %, 22.2 %)

Hue
210.91°
Saturation
29.20 %.
Lightness
22.16 %.

RYB

RYB(145, 160, 191)
Red
145 (56.8%)
Yellow
160 (62.9%)
Blue
191 (74.9%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
210.91°
Saturation
45.21 %.
Brightness / Value
28.63 %.

HWB

H: 210.91°

W: 15.69 %

B: 71.37 %

XYZ

X : 3.49

Y : 3.76

Z : 6.85

YXY

Y1 : 3.76

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.27

CMY

C : 84.31%

M : 78.04%

Y : 71.37%


LRV

~ 3.8 %

Munsell Color System

9.4B 2.2/2.4

CIE-Lab

L : 22.86

A : -1.3

B : -12.52

CIE-Lch

L : 22.86

C : 12.59

H : 264.08

CIE-Luv

L : 22.86

U : -7.19

V : -14.14

Hunter-Lab

L : 19.39

A : -1.79

B : -7.35






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #283849


Here are the colors similar to 283849. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#232F3E
Squid Ink
ΔE - 3.07 (96.9% similar)
#36454F
Charcoal
ΔE - 5.75 (94.2% similar)
#2A3439
Gunmetal
ΔE - 6.36 (93.6% similar)
#003153
Prussian Blue (Berlin Blue)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 283849.


#253746
PANTONE 7546 C
ΔE - 1.75 (98.3% similar)
#333A49
PANTONE 8604 C
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)
#333F48
PANTONE 432 C
ΔE - 4.69 (95.3% similar)
#28334A
PANTONE 2380 C
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 283849.




RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 283849.


#24313D
RAL 260 20 05 - Blue-Black
ΔE - 3.18 (96.8% similar)
#153043
RAL 260 20 10 - Nato Blue
ΔE - 3.98 (96.0% similar)
#263145
RAL 280 20 15 - Crow Black
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 283849.


#2B3A44
RAL 5008 - Gray Blue
ΔE - 3.95 (96.0% similar)
#1A2B3C
RAL 5011 - Steel Blue
ΔE - 4.16 (95.8% similar)
#1F3855
RAL 5003 - Sapphire Blue
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#0F3052
RAL 5026 - Pearl Night Blue
ΔE - 6.80 (93.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 283849.


#2B4149
BS 18-C-39 - Deep River
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
#3D4D5A
BS 20-C-40 - Midnight
ΔE - 7.29 (92.7% similar)




Paint color for Hex #283849


Here are the paint colors similar to 283849. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 283849 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #283849 to Sherwin Williams


#283849
In the Navy (SW 9178)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
#2F3D4C
Naval (SW 6244)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#2B3441
Anchors Aweigh (SW 9179)
ΔE - 2.79 (97.2% similar)
#234058
Salty Dog (SW 9177)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 283849 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #283849 to Benjamin Moore


#2B3B4C
North Sea (CC-932)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#2F394B
Deep Royal (2061-10)
ΔE - 3.00 (97.0% similar)
#323A43
Polo Blue (2062-10)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)
#1D3E59
Marine Blue (2059-10)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 283849 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #283849 to Valspar


#22394A
Indigo Streamer (4010-4)
ΔE - 2.50 (97.5% similar)
#293944
Pitch Cobalt (5010-2)
ΔE - 3.52 (96.5% similar)
#233E51
Blue Dusk (M318)
ΔE - 3.59 (96.4% similar)
#343E49
Gotham Gray (4009-3)
ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 283849 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #283849 to Dunn-Edwards


#353F51
Dark & Stormy (DET 572)
ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)
#343B4E
Old Mill (DEA 185)
ΔE - 4.89 (95.1% similar)
#343E54
Black River Falls (DEA 189)
ΔE - 4.97 (95.0% similar)
#3F4855
Parisian Night (DEA 184)
ΔE - 6.14 (93.9% similar)


Behr

Hex color 283849 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #283849 to Behr


#35475B
Compass Blue (MQ5-54)
ΔE - 4.98 (95.0% similar)
#3B4354
Indigo Ink (HDC-CL-26A)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)
#3A4859
Very Navy (M500-7)
ΔE - 5.37 (94.6% similar)
#3E4855
Starless Night (PPU14-20)
ΔE - 5.97 (94.0% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 283849 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #283849 to PPG Paints


#3F4C5A
Cavalry (PPG1041-7)
ΔE - 6.86 (93.1% similar)
#384A66
Annapolis Blue (PPG1164-7)
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)
#3B484F
Midnight Hour (PPG1038-7)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)
#334B58
Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7)
ΔE - 7.50 (92.5% similar)







Color Combinations


#283849 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



283849
Squid Ink*

493928
Cedar Brown*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #283849?

Color that best contrast with #283849 is #493928, color name is Cedar Brown*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #283849?

Complementary or Opposite color for #283849 is #493928, color name is Cedar Brown*.





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