Dark Iris is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #280085, which equals rgb(40, 0, 133) in RGB and hsl(258, 100%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C70 M100 Y0 K48, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#280085 - RGB
40, 0, 133 - HSL
258°, 100%, 26% - CMYK
70, 100, 0, 48 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Iris
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.70:1. Its complementary color is #5D8500.
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Dark Iris color codes
| HEX | #280085 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(40, 0, 133) |
| HSL | hsl(258, 100%, 26%) |
| HSV | 258°, 100%, 52% |
| CMYK | 70%, 100%, 0%, 48% |
| Decimal | 2621573 |
Shades and tints of Dark Iris
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBD5EB - 100
#B7AAD6 - 200
#9480C2 - 300
#7055AE - 400
#4C2B99 - 500
#280085 - 600
#21006F - 700
#1B0059 - 800
#140043 - 900
#0D002C - 950
#070016
Color harmonies for Dark Iris
- Complementary
#5D8500≈ Avocado - Analogous −30°
#001B85≈ Dark Sapphire - Analogous +30°
#6A0085≈ Dark Grape - Triadic +120°
#852800≈ Dark Vermilion - Triadic +240°
#008528≈ Dark Emerald - Split 150°
#856A00≈ Dark Amber - Split 210°
#1B8500≈ Dark Leaf
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Iris
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Iris | Aa | 14.70:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Iris | Aa | 1.43:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Iris
background-color: #280085;color: #280085;background-color: rgb(40, 0, 133);background-color: hsl(258, 100%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-iris: #280085; }class="bg-[#280085]"Colors similar to Dark Iris
- Dark Indigo
#1B0085 - Dark Periwinkle
#350085 - Dark Bright Iris
#2D0D77 - Dark Bright Indigo
#220D77 - Dark Violet Tone
#420085 - Dark Ultramarine
#0D0085 - Dark Bright Ultramarine
#180D77 - Dark Bright Periwinkle
#380D77 - Deep Bright Indigo
#2D119C - Dark Bright Violet
#420D77 - Indigo
#4B0082 - Dark Bright Blue
#0D0D77
More blue shades
- Light Dusty Indigo
#9E97BA - Pale Dusty Indigo
#B5AFCA - Very Pale Dusty Indigo
#CCC8DA - Palest Dusty Indigo
#E2E0EB - Darkest Iris
#0F0033 - Very Dark Iris
#1C005C - Deep Iris
#3400AD - Medium Dark Iris
#4000D6 - Pure Iris
#4D00FF - Medium Light Iris
#6929FF - Light Iris
#8652FF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Iris?
The HEX code for Dark Iris is #280085.
What is the RGB value of Dark Iris?
Dark Iris has an RGB value of 40, 0, 133 (rgb(40, 0, 133)). In HSL it is 258°, 100%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Iris?
Use white text on Dark Iris. White text has a contrast ratio of 14.70:1 and black text has 1.43:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Iris?
The complementary color of Dark Iris is #5D8500. Analogous colors #001B85 and #6A0085 also pair well.