Dark Muted Blue is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #28285D, which equals rgb(40, 40, 93) in RGB and hsl(240, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C57 M57 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#28285D - RGB
40, 40, 93 - HSL
240°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
57, 57, 0, 64 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted Blue
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 13.53:1. Its complementary color is #5D5D28.
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Dark Muted Blue color codes
| HEX | #28285D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(40, 40, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 240°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 57%, 57%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 2631773 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBDBE4 - 100
#B7B7C9 - 200
#9494AE - 300
#707093 - 400
#4C4C78 - 500
#28285D - 600
#21214E - 700
#1B1B3E - 800
#14142F - 900
#0D0D1F - 950
#070710
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Blue
- Complementary
#5D5D28≈ Dark Muted Citron - Analogous −30°
#28425D≈ Dark Muted Cornflower - Analogous +30°
#42285D≈ Dark Muted Periwinkle - Triadic +120°
#5D2828≈ Dark Muted Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#285D28≈ Dark Muted Shamrock - Split 150°
#5D4228≈ Dark Muted Persimmon - Split 210°
#425D28≈ Dark Muted Fern
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Blue | Aa | 13.53:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Blue | Aa | 1.55:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Blue
background-color: #28285D;color: #28285D;background-color: rgb(40, 40, 93);background-color: hsl(240, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-blue: #28285D; }class="bg-[#28285D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Blue
- Dark Muted Ultramarine
#2D285D - Dark Muted Royal
#282D5D - Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Dark Muted Cobalt
#28325D - Dark Muted Iris
#38285D - Dark Soft Cobalt
#1B2A6A - Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Dark Soft Royal
#1B226A - Dark Muted Sapphire
#28385D - Dark Soft Indigo
#2A1B6A - Dark Soft Ultramarine
#221B6A - Dark Soft Sapphire
#1B326A
More blue shades
- Light Soft Blue
#7474DC - Pale Soft Blue
#9595E4 - Very Pale Soft Blue
#B6B6ED - Palest Soft Blue
#D6D6F5 - Darkest Muted Blue
#0F0F24 - Very Dark Muted Blue
#1C1C40 - Deep Muted Blue
#343479 - Medium Dark Muted Blue
#404096 - Muted Blue
#4D4DB2 - Medium Light Muted Blue
#6969BF - Light Muted Blue
#8686CB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Blue?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Blue is #28285D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Blue?
Dark Muted Blue has an RGB value of 40, 40, 93 (rgb(40, 40, 93)). In HSL it is 240°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Blue?
Use white text on Dark Muted Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.53:1 and black text has 1.55:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Blue?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Blue is #5D5D28. Analogous colors #28425D and #42285D also pair well.