#281B70
Blue
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About #281B70 Blue
#281B70 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 27 green, and 112 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 249°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 27%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
249°
Hue
61%
Saturation
27%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #281B70 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #281B70 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#281B70 on White
Contrast Ratio14.18:1
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Aa#281B70 on Black
Contrast Ratio1.48:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #281B70 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #281B70 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 27, 112) |
| HSL | hsl(249, 61%, 27%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 27, 112 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 10.6%, 43.9% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 64%, 76%, 0%, 56% |
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