analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#288BD7 — Steel Blue
#288BD7 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 206° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#288bd7
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #288BD7
- f2f8fd
- cae3f5
- a3cdee
- 7bb8e7
- 53a3e0
- 2c8ed8
- 2174b4
- 1a5b8c
- 124165
- 0b283d
- 040e16
Color schemes using #288BD7
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#288BD7 FAQ
What color is #288BD7?
#288BD7 is a shade of steel blue in the blue family. It has a hue of 206 degrees, 69% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #288BD7?
#288BD7 is rgb(40, 139, 215) in RGB, hsl(206, 69%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(81%, 35%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #288BD7?
White text on this background reaches 3.64:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.76:1.
What colors go well with #288BD7?
Its direct complement is #D77428. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D72833 and #D7CC28 gives you contrast without the vibration.