#283E56 Hex Color
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A muted, dark navy with a gray cast, #283e56 sits far from vivid blue. Its low saturation keeps things subdued, which suits finance, law, and corporate branding where restraint matters. It works best as a dominant base color rather than an accent, where it can read muddy. White text passes contrast standards on it at roughly 11:1.
Questions about #283e56
What is #283e56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #283e56 is rgb(40, 62, 86), in HSL hsl(211, 37%, 25%) and in CMYK 53%, 28%, 0%, 66%.
What colors pair well with #283e56?
#283e56 pairs well with warm accents like burgundy, burnt orange, or muted gold, which keep its gray undertone from reading flat. Cool grays also work for quieter palettes.
Is #283e56 readable on white or black?
#283e56 has a 10.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.91:1 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.