#28ABE2 Hex Color
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#28abe2 is a bright, cool blue with a slightly muted edge. Its mid lightness keeps it friendly rather than stern, which suits tech, healthcare, and finance brands. It works best as a supporting tone or accent instead of a full background, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text passes contrast on it at roughly 8:1. For balance, pair it with mixed gray tones or warm neutrals.
Questions about #28abe2
What is #28abe2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28abe2 is rgb(40, 171, 226), in HSL hsl(198, 76%, 52%) and in CMYK 82%, 24%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #28abe2?
Charcoal and slate neutrals ground its brightness, while a warm coral accent creates a strong complementary contrast. Soft cream backgrounds also work better than pure white, which can make the blue look washed out.
Is #28abe2 readable on white or black?
#28abe2 has a 2.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.01:1 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.