#285D9E Hex Code
Color Name: Lapis Lazuli
What is hex #285D9E Color?
The color name of hex code #285D9E is Lapis Lazuli. The RGB values are (40, 93, 158) which means it is composed of
14% red, 32% green and 54% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:75 M:41 Y:0 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #285D9E has a hue of 213°, 75% saturation and a brightness value of 62%.
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 #285D9E Color Codes
| Color Name | Lapis Lazuli |
| RGB Values | (40, 93, 158) |
| CMYK Values | (75%, 41%, 0%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (213°, 75%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #D7A261 [Earth Yellow] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7685 C |
| Closest RAL | 5007 [Brilliant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #9E6928 [Golden Brown] |
| #285D9E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #616161 |
| Desaturated | #636363 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #545454 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #565656 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #989898 |
Hex #285D9E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #285D9E is #9E6928 which is called Golden Brown. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #285D9E color is offered by #9E6928. 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 #285D9E are #2E289E and #28989E, called Blue (Pigment) and Zomp, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #285D9E 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 #285D9E are #9E2E28 (Auburn) and #989E28 (Citron). 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
#285D9E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9E285D (Amaranth Deep Purple) and #5D9E28 (Maximum Green) along with #285D9E, 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 #285D9E has #9E285D (Amaranth Deep Purple), #9E6928 (Golden Brown) and #289E69 (Illuminating Emerald). 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 #285D9E contains #9E2898 (Fandango), #9E6928 (Golden Brown) and #289E2E (Forest Green (Web)). 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 #285D9E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #285D9E 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 285D9E Color
Tints
537DB1- 698EBB
- 7E9EC5
- 94AECF
- A9BED8
- BFCEE2
- D4DFEC
- EAEFF5
Tones
- 3A6498
- 426895
- 4B6B92
- 546F8F
- 5D728C
- 667689
- 6E7986
- 777D83
Shades
- 204A7E
- 1C416F
- 18385F
- 142F4F
- 10253F
- 0C1C2F
- 081320
- 040910
#285D9E Color Patterns
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#285D9E Gingham Checks
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#285D9E Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#285D9E Polka Dots Pattern
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#285D9E Honeycomb Pattern
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#285D9E Leaves Pattern
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#285D9E Houndstooth Pattern
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#285D9E Trellis Pattern
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#285D9E Plaid Pattern
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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.
