#28D8AB Hex Color
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#28d8ab is a high-chroma, neon teal that feels energetic and crisp. Because of its intensity, it functions best as a 10% accent rather than a large background. Black text reads clearly on this shade with an 11.5:1 contrast ratio. If you struggle to balance such a bright hue, understanding how to make gray helps ground your palette. The hex code is #28d8ab.
Questions about #28d8ab
What is #28d8ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #28d8ab is rgb(40, 216, 171), in HSL hsl(165, 69%, 50%) and in CMYK 81%, 0%, 21%, 15%.
How should I use #28d8ab in a UI design?
Because #28d8ab is extremely high-chroma, use it strictly as a 10% accent color rather than a primary background to avoid visual fatigue. It pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep navy text, providing excellent readability while maintaining a modern, electric aesthetic.
Does #28d8ab work well with other colors?
This neon teal is intense and commands attention, so it balances best against neutral, desaturated colors. Ground #28d8ab by pairing it with slate or cool grays, which allow the teal to pop without overwhelming the rest of your design layout.
Is #28d8ab readable on white or black?
#28d8ab has a 1.82:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.50:1 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.