#281470 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A dark, dim indigo that leans navy. #281470 carries a gloomy, serious mood, so it works best as a base for dark mode UIs, luxury branding, and night sky themes. White text reads clearly on top at a 14.7:1 contrast ratio. It flatters warm golds and burgundy more than the usual blue pairings. Compare it with other shades of purple to see where its depth comes from.
Questions about #281470
What is #281470 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #281470 is rgb(40, 20, 112), in HSL hsl(253, 70%, 26%) and in CMYK 64%, 82%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #281470?
Warm golds and burgundy bring out its depth without clashing. Soft grays and muted mauves work for supporting tones, while pure white gives the strongest text contrast.
Is #281470 a warm or cool color?
It is cool. The strong blue base and low lightness give it a cold, serious cast, though the purple undertone keeps it from feeling as stark as plain navy.
Is #281470 readable on white or black?
#281470 has a 14.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.