#282C40 Hex Color
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A dark, muted indigo with a matte, slightly ashy finish, #282c40 brings structure and mystery without vivid color. Its low saturation suits night-sky themes, meditation brands, luxury packaging, and moody interfaces. Use the hex code as a dominant background with white text, which provides about 13.8:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #282c40
What is #282c40 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #282c40 is rgb(40, 44, 64), in HSL hsl(230, 23%, 20%) and in CMYK 38%, 31%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #282c40?
#282c40 pairs well with white for crisp contrast, soft gray for a restrained interface, and muted gold or warm beige for a refined accent that offsets its cool indigo base.
Where does #282c40 work best in design?
#282c40 suits night-sky themes, meditation brands, luxury packaging, and moody interfaces, where its dark, muted indigo character adds structure and mystery without the intensity of a vivid blue or purple.
Is #282c40 readable on white or black?
#282c40 has a 13.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.52:1 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.