#283662 Hex Color
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A dark, muted navy with cool blue-violet undertones, #283662 feels serious, controlled, and dependable. Its low saturation gives layouts a matte, understated finish, making it useful as a dominant background or formal supporting tone. The hex code #283662 also supports readable white body text, with about an 11.7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #283662
What is #283662 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #283662 is rgb(40, 54, 98), in HSL hsl(226, 42%, 27%) and in CMYK 59%, 45%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #283662?
#283662 pairs well with warm burgundy, muted terracotta, and pale blue-gray, which soften its cool, dark base without removing its formal character; these warmer notes work best in buttons, charts, or editorial details rather than large background areas.
Is #283662 readable on white or black?
#283662 has a 11.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.79:1 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.