#428CC4 Hex Color
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#428cc4 is a steady, muted blue that feels professional and detached. It lacks high chroma, which makes it a safe choice for corporate finance or government interfaces where neutrality is preferred over excitement. Use this color as a dominant base for UI components, as black text provides a compliant 5.8:1 contrast ratio against it. The hex code for this cool tone is #428cc4.
Questions about #428cc4
What is #428cc4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #428cc4 is rgb(66, 140, 196), in HSL hsl(206, 52%, 51%) and in CMYK 66%, 29%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Why is #428cc4 a strong choice for enterprise user interfaces?
#428cc4 provides a balanced, low-chroma blue that reduces visual fatigue during long work sessions while maintaining a trustworthy, professional aesthetic. Its stability allows it to function as a primary UI color without distracting users from critical data or navigation tasks.
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Is #428cc4 readable on white or black?
#428cc4 has a 3.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.