#285D8A
Blue
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About #285D8A Blue
#285D8A is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 93 green, and 138 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 208°, saturation of 55%, and lightness of 35%.
This color has a low lightness value, making it a dark color great for text and bold accents. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #285D8A in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
208°
Hue
55%
Saturation
35%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #285D8A based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #285D8A against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#285D8A on White
Contrast Ratio6.95:1
AA ✓AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Aa#285D8A on Black
Contrast Ratio3.02:1
AA ✗AA Large ✓AAA ✗
Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #285D8A across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #285D8A |
| RGB | rgb(40, 93, 138) |
| HSL | hsl(208, 55%, 35%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 93, 138 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 36.5%, 54.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 71%, 33%, 0%, 46% |
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