#284E5C Hex Color
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#284e5c is a dark, muted cyan that reads closer to slate than sky. The heavy gray undertone keeps it dim and serious, so it suits moody backgrounds, tech branding, and dark UI. White text clears about 9.0:1 contrast on it, well past WCAG AA for body copy. It works best as a dominant base; warm accents like terracotta or muted coral keep the gloom in check. Learn more about what colors make gray to soften it further.
Questions about #284e5c
What is #284e5c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #284e5c is rgb(40, 78, 92), in HSL hsl(196, 39%, 26%) and in CMYK 57%, 15%, 0%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #284e5c?
Warm accents like terracotta and muted coral add energy against #284e5c, while cream or off-white type keeps contrast high. Cool grays and navy tend to flatten it, so lean warm when pairing.
Does #284e5c read warm or cool?
Cool, though its low saturation softens the chill. The cyan hue leans blue-green, and the gray mixed in gives it a dusty, serious character rather than an icy one.
Is #284e5c readable on white or black?
#284e5c has a 8.99:1 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.