#281C6C Hex Code
Color Name: St. Patrick's Blue
What is hex #281C6C Color?
The color name of hex code #281C6C is St. Patrick's Blue. The RGB values are (40, 28, 108) which means it is composed of
23% red, 16% green and 61% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:63 M:74 Y:0 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #281C6C has a hue of 249°, 74% saturation and a brightness value of 42%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
Download St. Patrick's Blue Solid Color Background
Hex #281C6C Color Codes
| Color Name | St. Patrick's Blue |
| RGB Values | (40, 28, 108) |
| CMYK Values | (63%, 74%, 0%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (249°, 74%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #D7E393 [Medium Spring Bud] |
| Closest Pantone® | 273 C |
| Closest RAL | 5022 [Night blue] |
| Complementary Color | #606C1C [Antique Bronze] |
| #281C6C Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #3B3B3B |
| Desaturated | #444444 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #282828 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #242424 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #666666 |
Hex #281C6C Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #281C6C is #606C1C which is called Antique Bronze. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #281C6C color is offered by #606C1C. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #281C6C are #501C6C and #1C386C, called Blue-Violet (Color Wheel) and Indigo (Rainbow), respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #281C6C with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #281C6C are #6C501C (Field Drab) and #386C1C (Dark Moss Green). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#281C6C triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6C281C (Liver (Organ)) and #1C6C28 (Japanese Laurel) along with #281C6C, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #281C6C has #6C281C (Liver (Organ)), #606C1C (Antique Bronze) and #1C606C (Blue Sapphire). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #281C6C contains #6C1C38 (Brown Chocolate), #606C1C (Antique Bronze) and #1C6C50 (Dark Spring Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #281C6C Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #281C6C rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 281C6C Color
Tints
534989- 696098
- 7E77A7
- 948EB6
- A9A4C4
- BFBBD3
- D4D2E2
- EAE8F0
Tones
- 3A3070
- 423A72
- 4B4474
- 544E76
- 5D5878
- 66627A
- 6E6C7C
- 77767E
Shades
- 201656
- 1C144C
- 181141
- 140E36
- 100B2B
- 0C0820
- 080616
- 04030B
#281C6C Color Patterns
-
#281C6C Gingham Checks
-
#281C6C Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#281C6C Polka Dots Pattern
-
#281C6C Honeycomb Pattern
-
#281C6C Leaves Pattern
-
#281C6C Houndstooth Pattern
-
#281C6C Trellis Pattern
-
#281C6C Plaid Pattern
#281C6C Color Interior Ideas
#281C6C Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#281C6C Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#281C6C Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#281C6C Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
