#286D97
Blue
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About #286D97 Blue
#286D97 is a blue color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 40 red, 109 green, and 151 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 203°, saturation of 58%, and lightness of 37%.
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 & Gradients
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Beautiful Gradients
Color Properties
203°
Hue
58%
Saturation
37%
Lightness
Blue
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #286D97 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #286D97 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#286D97 on White
Contrast Ratio5.64:1
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Aa#286D97 on Black
Contrast Ratio3.72:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #286D97 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #286D97 |
| RGB | rgb(40, 109, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(203, 58%, 37%) |
| RGB Decimal | 40, 109, 151 |
| RGB Percent | 15.7%, 42.7%, 59.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 74%, 28%, 0%, 41% |
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