#28355E Hex Color
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#28355e is a dark, muted blue with cool, slightly violet undertones and a matte, inky appearance. Its low brightness suggests seriousness, control, and dependable authority without feeling vivid. Use it as a dominant background in corporate, finance, security, or technology layouts, then add white text for strong readability. The hex code for this navy shade is #28355e.
Questions about #28355e
What is #28355e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28355e is rgb(40, 53, 94), in HSL hsl(226, 40%, 26%) and in CMYK 57%, 44%, 0%, 63%.
What colors pair well with #28355e?
#28355e pairs well with warm burgundy, muted gold, soft cream, and pale gray because these lighter or warmer tones relieve its cool, low-saturation depth without competing with its serious character. Use burgundy for restrained emphasis and cream for clearer contrast.
Is #28355e readable on white or black?
#28355e has a 11.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.76:1 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.