#28458F Hex Color
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Navy at its most dependable. #28458f is a deep, muted blue with just enough gray to keep it serious instead of bright. It works best as a dominant base in corporate, finance, and tech palettes, and white text on it reaches about 9.0:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with burgundy for a richer, less expected combination.
Questions about #28458f
What is #28458f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28458f is rgb(40, 69, 143), in HSL hsl(223, 56%, 36%) and in CMYK 72%, 52%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #28458f?
Pair #28458f with burgundy for a rich, traditional palette, or with warm ochre for stronger contrast. Cool grays and slate tones also work when you want a clean, corporate feel.
Is #28458f readable on white or black?
#28458f has a 8.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.33:1 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.