#283A6B Hex Code
Color Name: Indigo (Rainbow)
What is hex #283A6B Color?
The color name of hex code #283A6B is Indigo (Rainbow). The RGB values are (40, 58, 107) which means it is composed of
20% red, 28% green and 52% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:63 M:46 Y:0 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #283A6B has a hue of 224°, 63% 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 Indigo (Rainbow) Solid Color Background
Hex #283A6B Color Codes
| Color Name | Indigo (Rainbow) |
| RGB Values | (40, 58, 107) |
| CMYK Values | (63%, 46%, 0%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (224°, 63%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333366 |
| Inverse Color | #D7C594 [Gold (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 534 C |
| Closest RAL | 5002 [Ultramarine blue] |
| Complementary Color | #6B5928 [Field Drab] |
| #283A6B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #444444 |
| Desaturated | #4A4A4A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3A3A3A |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #3A3A3A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7E7E7E |
Hex #283A6B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #283A6B is #6B5928 which is called Field Drab. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #283A6B color is offered by #6B5928. 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 #283A6B are #38286B and #285C6B, called Deep Koamaru and Police Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #283A6B 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 #283A6B are #6B3828 (Van Dyke Brown) and #5C6B28 (Dark Olive 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
#283A6B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6B283A (Puce Red) and #3A6B28 (Mughal Green) along with #283A6B, 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 #283A6B has #6B283A (Puce Red), #6B5928 (Field Drab) and #286B59 (Amazon). 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 #283A6B contains #6B285C (Palatinate Purple), #6B5928 (Field Drab) and #286B38 (Japanese Laurel). 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 #283A6B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #283A6B 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 283A6B Color
Tints
536189- 697597
- 7E89A6
- 949DB5
- A9B0C4
- BFC4D3
- D4D8E1
- EAEBF0
Tones
- 3A486F
- 424F71
- 4B5673
- 545D76
- 5D6478
- 666B7A
- 6E727C
- 77797E
Shades
- 202E56
- 1C294B
- 182340
- 141D36
- 10172B
- 0C1120
- 080C15
- 04060B
#283A6B Color Patterns
-
#283A6B Gingham Checks
-
#283A6B Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#283A6B Polka Dots Pattern
-
#283A6B Honeycomb Pattern
-
#283A6B Leaves Pattern
-
#283A6B Houndstooth Pattern
-
#283A6B Trellis Pattern
-
#283A6B Plaid Pattern
#283A6B Color Interior Ideas
#283A6B Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#283A6B Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#283A6B Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#283A6B 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.
