#28A6D4 Hex Color
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Not navy and not pastel, #28a6d4 is a bright cyan blue with a light, open feel. Its moderate saturation keeps it fresh without shouting, which suits tech, healthcare, and children’s products. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text, since black reads clearly on it at about 7.5:1 contrast. Pure white can wash it out, so lean on darker neutrals for support.
Questions about #28a6d4
What is #28a6d4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28a6d4 is rgb(40, 166, 212), in HSL hsl(196, 68%, 49%) and in CMYK 81%, 22%, 0%, 17%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What text color should you use on #28a6d4?
Black text is the clear choice, with roughly 7.5:1 contrast against this shade. That passes WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls short and should be avoided for small type.
What colors pair well with #28a6d4?
Warm accents like coral and amber give this cyan blue energy, while deep navy adds depth without competing. Skip pale neutrals as the only support, since they can make it look washed out.
Is #28a6d4 readable on white or black?
#28a6d4 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.49:1 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.