#28D6E2 Hex Color
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Vivid and light, #28d6e2 is a sparkling cyan with a cool, glittering edge. It earns its keep as a 10% accent on dark navy or charcoal, where it glows instead of washing out against white. Black text hits about 11.8:1 contrast on this hex code, enough for small body copy. Expect fresh, cold energy suited to tech and aerospace.
Questions about #28d6e2
What is #28d6e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28d6e2 is rgb(40, 214, 226), in HSL hsl(184, 76%, 52%) and in CMYK 82%, 5%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #28d6e2?
Deep navy and charcoal make #28d6e2 glow, because the dark ground lets its high saturation carry. For a bolder contrast, deep plum or terracotta adds warmth without muddying it.
Is #28d6e2 readable on white or black?
#28d6e2 has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.