#285E7C

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #285E7C?

RGB(40, 94, 124), HSL(201.4, 51.2%, 32.2%), CMYK(67.7%, 24.2%, 0.0%, 51.4%).

Q: Does #285E7C meet WCAG contrast on white?

7.04:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA pass for normal text.

Overview

#285E7C is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 40, 94, 124, in HSL 201.4°, 51.2%, 32.2%, and in CMYK 67.7%, 24.2%, 0.0%, 51.4%. The nearest named color is steelblue 4.

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Color Values

HEX

#285E7C

RGB

40, 94, 124

HSL

201.4, 51.2%, 32.2%

HSV

201.4, 67.7%, 48.6%

CMYK

67.7%, 24.2%, 0.0%, 51.4%

OKLCH

0.4594 0.0749 236.0

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: steelblue 4

Color Psychology

Dark blues like navy and midnight convey authority, intelligence, and unshakeable confidence. They are the color of police uniforms, corporate suits, and official documents worldwide. Navy blue inspires feelings of security and order, anchoring visual hierarchies with gravitas.

Design Usage

Dark blue is the premier choice for header backgrounds, navigation bars, and footer sections in corporate websites. It provides excellent contrast for white text and creates a sense of depth and professionalism. Pair it with bright accent colors like orange or lime for vibrant CTAs that pop against the authoritative background.