#282B3A Hex Color
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The hex code #282b3a is a dark, muted indigo shade with ashy gray undertones and a matte, inky finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to dark-mode interfaces, night-sky themes, and luxury branding. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 14.0:1 contrast, while brighter accents prevent the palette from feeling gloomy.
Questions about #282b3a
What is #282b3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #282b3a is rgb(40, 43, 58), in HSL hsl(230, 18%, 19%) and in CMYK 31%, 26%, 0%, 77%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #282b3a?
#282b3a pairs well with warm neutrals, muted gold, dusty blue, and soft lavender, which add contrast without losing its restrained mood. Use brighter accents sparingly, while off-white and pale gray create clean, readable interfaces.
Does #282b3a look warm or cool?
#282b3a reads as a cool, blue-leaning indigo because its blue channel is higher than its red and green channels, while its low lightness and gray content soften saturation and intensity. It adds depth without feeling fully black.
Is #282b3a readable on white or black?
#282b3a has a 14.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 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.