#28CDFE Hex Color
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Not a muted pastel, #28cdfe is a bright cyan that glows like a clear midday sky. Its high saturation and lightness give it an electric, refreshing energy that suits tech branding, entertainment, and children’s products. It works best as an accent or secondary tone, since it can wash out next to white. Pair it with deep navy for balance, and stick to black text behind it for readable contrast.
Questions about #28cdfe
What is #28cdfe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28cdfe is rgb(40, 205, 254), in HSL hsl(194, 99%, 58%) and in CMYK 84%, 19%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #28cdfe?
Is #28cdfe readable on white or black?
#28cdfe has a 1.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.25:1 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.