#284F60 Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue-cyan, #284f60 carries gray and green undertones that give it a cool, slightly gloomy character. Its low saturation suits serious branding, technology, finance, and moody interface backgrounds, especially when paired with burgundy or warm ivory. White text reads clearly at about 8.8:1 contrast, and the hex code #284f60 meets WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #284f60
What is #284f60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #284f60 is rgb(40, 79, 96), in HSL hsl(198, 41%, 27%) and in CMYK 58%, 18%, 0%, 62%.
What colors pair well with #284f60?
The #284f60 hex color pairs well with warm ivory, burgundy, muted gold, and soft neutrals because their warmth offsets its cool blue-cyan and gray-green undertones without overpowering its subdued character. Use lighter companions for clear contrast and restrained accents to preserve its serious mood.
Is #284f60 warm or cool?
#284f60 reads as a cool color because its blue-cyan base and green-gray undertones create a restrained, slightly gloomy appearance. Its low saturation keeps the effect calm rather than bright, while warm ivory, tan, or muted brass accents can add balance.
Is #284f60 readable on white or black?
#284f60 has a 8.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.37:1 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.