#028399 Hex Color
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This cool, desaturated cyan balances professional authority with an approachable, modern brightness. Because #028399 offers high legibility against black text, it functions effectively as a bold base for tech and aerospace interfaces. Try pairing it with warm grays to soften its intensity. Designers often favor this hex code when a project requires a clean, refreshing look that avoids being overly aggressive.
Questions about #028399
What is #028399 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #028399 is rgb(2, 131, 153), in HSL hsl(189, 97%, 30%) and in CMYK 99%, 14%, 0%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #028399?
This hue works exceptionally well alongside warm grays or soft charcoal tones, which ground its inherent brightness. For a balanced, high-contrast scheme, try pairing it with muted terracotta to introduce a subtle, earthy complementary warmth against the cool cyan base.
Is #028399 readable on white or black?
#028399 has a 4.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.