#284C7E Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #284c7e is a cool navy blue with low saturation and enough depth to feel serious without looking black. Its restrained character suits corporate, finance, security, and government interfaces, especially as a dominant background or large text color. White text reaches about 8.7:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #284c7e.
Questions about #284c7e
What is #284c7e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #284c7e is rgb(40, 76, 126), in HSL hsl(215, 52%, 33%) and in CMYK 68%, 40%, 0%, 51%.
What colors pair well with #284c7e?
#284c7e pairs well with burgundy, warm gray, muted sand, and pale blue accents. Its low saturation keeps richer pairings controlled, while warm neutrals prevent the palette from feeling cold or overly formal.
Is #284c7e readable on white or black?
#284c7e has a 8.65:1 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.