#28BAB0 Hex Color
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#28bab0 is a cool, medium-light teal with a clean green undertone and moderate saturation. Its pastel-leaning softness feels fresh without appearing washed out. Use it for broad backgrounds or supporting brand fields in healthcare, wellness, spring, and technology designs. Warm cream and deep navy make tasteful pairings, while black text offers strong readability. The hex code is #28bab0.
Questions about #28bab0
What is #28bab0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28bab0 is rgb(40, 186, 176), in HSL hsl(176, 65%, 44%) and in CMYK 78%, 0%, 5%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #28bab0?
Warm cream and deep navy pair especially well with #28bab0, balancing its cool teal character with softness and depth. Use cream for a gentle, welcoming palette or navy for stronger contrast and a polished interface.
Does #28bab0 look warm or cool?
#28bab0 reads as a cool teal because its blue-green balance and clean green undertone give it a crisp, refreshing feel. Its moderate saturation keeps the color approachable for wellness, healthcare, spring, and technology-focused designs.
Is #28bab0 readable on white or black?
#28bab0 has a 2.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.74:1 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.