#285FB7 Hex Color
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Strong, saturated blue with a cool, shaded cast. #285fb7 has enough depth to feel serious without tipping into navy, which suits finance, tech, and government work. It holds up as a dominant base or a bold accent, and white text clears WCAG AA at about 6.2:1. Next to plain white it can look flat, so warm it up with terracotta or sand tones.
Questions about #285fb7
What is #285fb7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #285fb7 is rgb(40, 95, 183), in HSL hsl(217, 64%, 44%) and in CMYK 78%, 48%, 0%, 28%.
What colors pair well with #285fb7?
Warm tones like terracotta, sand, and soft coral flatter #285fb7 because they balance its cool cast. For a quieter palette, pair it with pale gray-blue and off-white instead of stark white.
Is #285fb7 readable on white or black?
#285fb7 has a 6.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.41:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.