#28A5DE Hex Color
A professional cyan with steady clarity
This bright, unsaturated cyan carries a professional edge that works well for healthcare or finance interfaces. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it functions perfectly for large, readable UI elements. The hex code for this color is #28a5de. While it is useful for branding, try pairing it with a muted charcoal to avoid an overly artificial or neon look.
Questions about #28a5de
What is #28a5de in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28a5de is rgb(40, 165, 222), in HSL hsl(199, 73%, 51%) and in CMYK 82%, 26%, 0%, 13%.
What colors pair best with #28a5de for interface design?
Pair #28a5de with a deep charcoal or dark navy to ground the vibrancy and ensure text remains readable. For a softer look, use neutral off-whites or light grays, which allow this cyan to act as a clear, focused accent color.
Is #28a5de readable on white or black?
#28a5de has a 2.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.52:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.