#284576 Hex Color
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#284576 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a serious character. It lends authority and stability to finance, government, security, and corporate branding without feeling stark. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about a 9.5:1 contrast ratio. The hex code is #284576.
Questions about #284576
What is #284576 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #284576 is rgb(40, 69, 118), in HSL hsl(218, 49%, 31%) and in CMYK 66%, 42%, 0%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #284576?
Pair #284576 with white for crisp contrast, pale blue for a restrained monochromatic scheme, or warm neutrals such as beige to soften its serious tone; muted sage can add an understated natural accent.
Does #284576 read as a warm or cool color?
#284576 reads as a cool blue because its muted blue base carries gray undertones rather than yellow or red warmth, giving layouts a calm, stable feel and a more formal visual presence without becoming stark or overly bright.
Is #284576 readable on white or black?
#284576 has a 9.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.20:1 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.