#287271 Hex Color
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#287271 is a dusty, unsaturated cyan with heavy green undertones. This cool, muted shade feels professional and grounded, making it a strong choice for tech interfaces and corporate branding. Because it offers high readability for small text, you can use it confidently for body copy against a light background. Pair this hex code with warm terracotta accents to prevent the color from feeling too clinical or sterile.
Questions about #287271
What is #287271 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #287271 is rgb(40, 114, 113), in HSL hsl(179, 48%, 30%) and in CMYK 65%, 0%, 1%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #287271?
Pair #287271 with warm terracotta accents to prevent the cyan from feeling too clinical or sterile in your design. Using neutral off-white or light sand backgrounds also helps the green undertones pop while maintaining strong contrast for text.
Is #287271 readable on white or black?
#287271 has a 5.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.73:1 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.