#28436A Hex Color
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This dusty, muted blue sits on the darker side of the spectrum. It projects authority and professional stability. Because it provides excellent contrast with white text, this hex code, #28436a, works well for clean, modern UI backgrounds. Use this as a solid base for corporate designs that require a serious, controlled aesthetic rather than as a small accent.
Questions about #28436a
What is #28436a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28436a is rgb(40, 67, 106), in HSL hsl(215, 45%, 29%) and in CMYK 62%, 37%, 0%, 58%.
How should #28436a be used in user interface design?
#28436a works best as a primary background or structure color where you need to project professional stability. Because it is a dark, muted blue, it offers a strong, accessible contrast when paired with crisp white text or lighter accent colors.
What colors pair well with #28436a?
This muted blue pairs effectively with warm beige or soft cream for a sophisticated, balanced palette. For a sharper contrast that retains a modern corporate aesthetic, try using it alongside muted gold accents or varying shades of neutral gray.
Is #28436a readable on white or black?
#28436a has a 9.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.10:1 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.