#275285 Hex Color

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A dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones, #275285 creates a serious, dependable mood without feeling harsh. The hex code #275285 works well as a dominant UI background for finance, technology, healthcare, and government designs. Pair it with warm ivory or muted burgundy for contrast. White text reads clearly on this color at about 8:1 contrast.

Questions about #275285

What is #275285 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #275285 is rgb(39, 82, 133), in HSL hsl(213, 55%, 34%) and in CMYK 71%, 38%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair well with #275285?
#275285 pairs well with warm ivory for gentle contrast, muted burgundy for a richer accent, and white for clean readability. Its cool gray undertones also work with soft neutrals in interfaces, editorial layouts, and professional branding.
Is #275285 readable on white or black?
#275285 has a 7.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.63:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.