#285468 Hex Color
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A dark, muted blue with gray-green undertones, #285468 feels cool, serious, and controlled without looking harsh. Its low saturation suits finance, technology, government, and nautical branding, especially as a supporting tone or dark UI background. White text has about an 8.2:1 contrast ratio here, so the hex code #285468 works behind small body text.
Questions about #285468
What is #285468 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #285468 is rgb(40, 84, 104), in HSL hsl(199, 44%, 28%) and in CMYK 62%, 19%, 0%, 59%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #285468?
#285468 pairs well with white, soft beige, muted coral, and warm metallic tones, while pale blue-green accents create a quieter monochromatic palette without overwhelming its restrained blue-gray character.
Is #285468 a warm or cool color?
#285468 reads as a cool color because its dark blue base is softened by gray-green undertones, giving it a calm, controlled appearance rather than the warmth of yellow- or red-based hues.
Is #285468 readable on white or black?
#285468 has a 8.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.55:1 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.