#275F85 Hex Color
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#275f85 is a desaturated, medium-dark blue with strong gray undertones that provide a grounded, professional feel. Because of its steady, reliable nature, it works well as a dominant base color for corporate branding or interface design. White text remains highly readable over this shade. To avoid a dreary appearance, pair it with soft ochre or cream accents to introduce needed warmth. The hex code for this color is #275f85.
Questions about #275f85
What is #275f85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #275f85 is rgb(39, 95, 133), in HSL hsl(204, 55%, 34%) and in CMYK 71%, 29%, 0%, 48%.
What colors pair effectively with #275f85 for a balanced palette?
Is #275f85 a suitable choice for text on websites?
This shade works well as a background because white text remains highly readable over it, meeting most standard accessibility requirements. When using #275f85 as a text color itself, ensure it is placed against a light, off-white background to maintain sufficient contrast for comfortable reading.
Is #275f85 readable on white or black?
#275f85 has a 6.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.06:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.