#288FBA Hex Color
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Muted like a faded work shirt, this blue leans gray and reads steady rather than loud. It suits finance, healthcare, and government branding where trust matters more than flash. The hex code #288fba holds about 5.7:1 contrast with black text, so small body copy stays readable on top. Use it as a supporting tone; large flat areas can turn dull.
Questions about #288fba
What is #288fba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #288fba is rgb(40, 143, 186), in HSL hsl(198, 65%, 44%) and in CMYK 78%, 23%, 0%, 27%.
What text color works best on #288fba?
Black text on #288fba reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA for body copy. White text lands closer to 3.7:1, so save it for large headings only.
What colors pair well with #288fba?
Muted warm tones keep #288fba from feeling corporate: try terracotta accents or warm sand neutrals. For a darker partner, navy works well in charts and dark interfaces.
Is #288fba readable on white or black?
#288fba has a 3.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.72:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.