#284070 Hex Color
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#284070 is the hex code for a dark, muted navy. It carries a cool, serious character that suits moody backgrounds and formal design. White text passes easily on top of it, hitting about 10.2:1 contrast. Best used as a dominant base in finance, law, or corporate branding, where its low saturation reads steady rather than flashy.
Questions about #284070
What is #284070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #284070 is rgb(40, 64, 112), in HSL hsl(220, 47%, 30%) and in CMYK 64%, 43%, 0%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #284070?
Warm accents like burgundy, brass, and dusty rose keep this navy from feeling flat. Crisp white or soft cream text also reads clearly against it, with roughly 10.2:1 contrast behind small body copy.
Is #284070 a good background color for dark mode UI?
Yes. Its dark lightness and low saturation make it easier on the eyes than pure black, and it holds up well as a dominant base for dashboards, sidebars, and long reading surfaces.
Is #284070 readable on white or black?
#284070 has a 10.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.05:1 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.