#285EDA Hex Code
Color Name: Celtic Blue
What is hex #285EDA Color?
The color name of hex code #285EDA is Celtic Blue. The RGB values are (40, 94, 218) which means it is composed of
11% red, 27% green and 62% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:82 M:57 Y:0 K:15. In the HSV/HSB scale, #285EDA has a hue of 222°, 82% saturation and a brightness value of 85%.
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 #285EDA Color Codes
| Color Name | Celtic Blue |
| RGB Values | (40, 94, 218) |
| CMYK Values | (82%, 57%, 0%, 15%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (222°, 82%, 85%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3366CC |
| Inverse Color | #D7A125 [Goldenrod] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2727 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #DAA428 [Goldenrod] |
| #285EDA Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #757575 |
| Desaturated | #818181 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9C9C9C |
Hex #285EDA Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #285EDA is #DAA428 which is called Goldenrod. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #285EDA color is offered by #DAA428. 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 #285EDA are #4B28DA and #28B7DA, called Han Purple and Battery Charged Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #285EDA 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 #285EDA are #DA4B28 (Flame) and #B7DA28 (Pear). 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
#285EDA triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #DA285E (Cerise) and #5EDA28 (Harlequin Green) along with #285EDA, 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 #285EDA has #DA285E (Cerise), #DAA428 (Goldenrod) and #28DAA4 (Eucalyptus). 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 #285EDA contains #DA28B7 (Frostbite), #DAA428 (Goldenrod) and #28DA4B (Malachite). 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 #285EDA Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #285EDA 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 285EDA Color
Tints
537EE1- 698EE5
- 7E9EE9
- 94AFED
- A9BFF0
- BFCFF4
- D4DFF8
- EAEFFB
Tones
- 3A65C8
- 4268BF
- 4B6CB6
- 546FAD
- 5D72A4
- 66769B
- 6E7992
- 777D89
Shades
- 204BAE
- 1C4299
- 183883
- 142F6D
- 102657
- 0C1C41
- 08132C
- 040916
#285EDA Color Patterns
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#285EDA Gingham Checks
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#285EDA Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#285EDA Polka Dots Pattern
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#285EDA Honeycomb Pattern
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#285EDA Leaves Pattern
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#285EDA Houndstooth Pattern
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#285EDA Trellis Pattern
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#285EDA 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.
