#28506D Hex Code
Color Name: Police Blue
What is hex #28506D Color?
The color name of hex code #28506D is Police Blue. The RGB values are (40, 80, 109) which means it is composed of
17% red, 35% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:63 M:27 Y:0 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #28506D has a hue of 205°, 63% saturation and a brightness value of 43%.
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.
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Hex #28506D Color Codes
| Color Name | Police Blue |
| RGB Values | (40, 80, 109) |
| CMYK Values | (63%, 27%, 0%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (205°, 63%, 43%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336666 |
| Inverse Color | #D7AF92 [Tan] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7477 C |
| Closest RAL | 5001 [Green blue] |
| Complementary Color | #6D4528 [Brown-Nose] |
| #28506D Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #4C4C4C |
| Desaturated | #4B4B4B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #474747 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4A4A4A |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #8D8D8D |
Hex #28506D Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #28506D is #6D4528 which is called Brown-Nose. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #28506D color is offered by #6D4528. 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 #28506D are #282E6D and #286D68, called Indigo (Rainbow) and Myrtle Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #28506D 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 #28506D are #6D282D (Puce Red) and #6D6828 (Mustard 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
#28506D triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6D2850 (Old Mauve) and #506D28 (Dark Olive Green) along with #28506D, 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 #28506D has #6D2850 (Old Mauve), #6D4528 (Brown-Nose) and #286D45 (Dark Spring Green). 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 #28506D contains #68286D (Midnight), #6D4528 (Brown-Nose) and #2D6D28 (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 #28506D Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #28506D 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 28506D Color
Tints
53738A- 698599
- 7E96A7
- 94A8B6
- A9B9C5
- BFCBD3
- D4DCE2
- EAEEF0
Tones
- 3A5A71
- 425E73
- 4B6375
- 546877
- 5D6D78
- 66727A
- 6E767C
- 777B7E
Shades
- 204057
- 1C384C
- 183041
- 142837
- 10202C
- 0C1821
- 081016
- 04080B
#28506D Color Patterns
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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.
