Dark Muted Royal is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #282D5D, which equals rgb(40, 45, 93) in RGB and hsl(234, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C57 M52 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#282D5D - RGB
40, 45, 93 - HSL
234°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
57, 52, 0, 64 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted Royal
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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 12.93:1. Its complementary color is #5D5828.
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Dark Muted Royal color codes
| HEX | #282D5D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(40, 45, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(234, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 234°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 57%, 52%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 2633053 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Royal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBDCE4 - 100
#B7B9C9 - 200
#9496AE - 300
#707393 - 400
#4C5078 - 500
#282D5D - 600
#21264E - 700
#1B1E3E - 800
#14172F - 900
#0D0F1F - 950
#070810
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Royal
- Complementary
#5D5828≈ Dark Muted Yellow - Analogous −30°
#28485D≈ Dark Muted Capri - Analogous +30°
#3D285D≈ Dark Muted Iris - Triadic +120°
#5D282D≈ Dark Muted Red - Triadic +240°
#2D5D28≈ Dark Muted Green - Split 150°
#5D3D28≈ Dark Muted Cinnabar - Split 210°
#485D28≈ Dark Muted Chartreuse
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Royal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Royal | Aa | 12.93:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Royal | Aa | 1.62:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Royal
background-color: #282D5D;color: #282D5D;background-color: rgb(40, 45, 93);background-color: hsl(234, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-royal: #282D5D; }class="bg-[#282D5D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Royal
- Dark Muted Cobalt
#28325D - Dark Muted Blue
#28285D - Dark Muted Ultramarine
#2D285D - Dark Muted Indigo
#32285D - Dark Muted Sapphire
#28385D - Dark Muted Iris
#38285D - Dark Soft Cobalt
#1B2A6A - Dark Soft Sapphire
#1B326A - Dark Muted Cornflower
#283D5D - Dark Muted Periwinkle
#3D285D - Dark Dusty Blue
#353550 - Dark Dusty Ultramarine
#383550
More blue shades
- Light Soft Royal
#747FDC - Pale Soft Royal
#959DE4 - Very Pale Soft Royal
#B6BBED - Palest Soft Royal
#D6D9F5 - Darkest Muted Royal
#0F1124 - Very Dark Muted Royal
#1C1F40 - Deep Muted Royal
#343B79 - Medium Dark Muted Royal
#404996 - Muted Royal
#4D57B2 - Medium Light Muted Royal
#6972BF - Light Muted Royal
#868DCB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Royal?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Royal is #282D5D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Royal?
Dark Muted Royal has an RGB value of 40, 45, 93 (rgb(40, 45, 93)). In HSL it is 234°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Royal?
Use white text on Dark Muted Royal. White text has a contrast ratio of 12.93:1 and black text has 1.62:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Royal?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Royal is #5D5828. Analogous colors #28485D and #3D285D also pair well.