#28404D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #28404d is a blue-gray with a slight green undertone and matte, low-saturation character. It brings seriousness, control, and security to finance, technology, government, and nautical designs. Use it as a dominant UI background or supporting tone, since white text achieves about 10.9:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #28404d.
Questions about #28404d
What is #28404d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28404d is rgb(40, 64, 77), in HSL hsl(201, 32%, 23%) and in CMYK 48%, 17%, 0%, 70%.
What colors pair well with #28404d?
Pair #28404d with warm off-whites, muted sage, or terracotta accents to soften its cool blue-gray base, add visual warmth, and create balanced palettes for interfaces, nautical layouts, and restrained editorial designs.
Is #28404d readable on white or black?
#28404d has a 10.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.93:1 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.