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#282845 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #282845 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#282845 Color Information

#282845 RGB value is (40, 40, 69). The hex color red value is 40, green is 40, and blue is 69. Its HSL format shows a hue of 240°, saturation of 27 percent, and lightness of21 percent. The CMYK process values are 42 percent, 42 percent, 0 percent, 73percent.

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#282845 Color Meaning

Color #282845 descends into contemplative depth, cosmic stillness, and intellectual shadow. Color #282845 is not black, nor is #282845 standard navy—#282845’s a near-black violet-blue that absorbs light like deep water. #282845 evokes midnight observatories, encrypted data streams, and the quiet intensity of focused thought. Psychologically, color #282845 promotes deep concentration by minimizing peripheral distraction. In low-light interfaces (e.g., dark mode apps), #282845 reduces glare while preserving chromatic identity—unlike pure black, which flattens depth. #282845’s favored in coding environments, research dashboards, and meditation apps for its non-intrusive authority. Astronomically, color #282845 mirrors the actual color of night sky away from light pollution—a rich, star-dusted indigo. #282845 scientific grounding gives #282845 credibility in space tech, astrophysics outreach, and speculative design. #282845 doesn’t romanticize the cosmos; #282845 observes #282845 with precision. Symbolically, color #282845 represents disciplined mystery. #282845 is the color of questions held in silence, of data waiting to be interpreted. In luxury or tech branding, #282845 conveys exclusivity without arrogance—reserved for those who look deeper. #282845’s not the absence of light; #282845’s the presence of depth.

Color Conversion

Convert #282845 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.

HEX
#282845
RGB
rgb(40, 40, 69)
HSL
hsl(240°, 27%, 21%)
CMYK
cmyk(42%, 42%, 0%, 73%)
HSV
hsv(240°, 42%, 27%)
XYZ
2.7080 2.3984 5.9504
Yxy
2.3984 0.2449 0.2169
Hunter Lab
15.4868 0.0617 -0.1524
CIE-Lab
17.4526 8.5206 -18.2203

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Blue69 / 255 (27%)
27%

CMYK Values

Cyan42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Magenta42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)73 / 100 (73%)
73%

Color Variations

#282845 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

#282845 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 #282845 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #282845 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.

Normal Vision

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protanopia

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Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #282845;

Text Color

color: #282845;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #282845;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28284540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #282845;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #282845 0%, #1a1a2c 100%);

#282845 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #282845 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.