#28498C Hex Color
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Hex code #28498c is a dark, muted navy with a cool cast. Its low lightness and restrained saturation give it a serious, steady character that suits finance branding, security interfaces, and formal layouts. It earns its keep as a dominant base, with white type hitting about 8.7:1 contrast on top. Warm gold or burgundy accents keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #28498c
What is #28498c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28498c is rgb(40, 73, 140), in HSL hsl(220, 56%, 35%) and in CMYK 71%, 48%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #28498c?
Warm gold and burgundy bring out the richness in #28498c, since the cool muted blue benefits from some warmth nearby. A soft cream works too if you want something less corporate.
Is #28498c readable on white or black?
#28498c has a 8.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.42:1 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.