#282833 Color Information
#282833 RGB value is (40, 40, 51). The hex color red value is 40, green is 40, and blue is 51. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 12 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 22 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 80 percent.
#282833 Color Meaning
Color #282833 conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #282833 dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #282833 enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #282833 in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #282833 represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #282833 to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #282833 embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.
Color Conversion
Convert #282833 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.
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Color Variations
#282833 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.
Color Harmonies
#282833 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)
Complementary
Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)
Split Complementary
Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)
Tetradic
Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel
Square
Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)
Double Split
Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites
Monochromatic
Variations of a single hue
Contrast Checker
(WCAG 2.1) Test #282833 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.
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UI Components
Color Blindness Simulator
See how #282833 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.
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protanopia
Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.
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#282833 Color FAQs
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