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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#28A3D7 — Cyan
#28A3D7 is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 198° 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.
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Tints and shades of #28A3D7
- f2f9fd
- cae8f5
- a3d7ee
- 7bc7e7
- 53b6e0
- 2ca5d8
- 2188b4
- 1a6a8c
- 124c65
- 0b2e3d
- 041016
Color schemes using #28A3D7
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.
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#28A3D7 FAQ
What color is #28A3D7?
#28A3D7 is a shade of cyan in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 69% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #28A3D7?
#28A3D7 is rgb(40, 163, 215) in RGB, hsl(198, 69%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(81%, 24%, 0%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #28A3D7?
White text on this background reaches 2.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.31:1.
What colors go well with #28A3D7?
Its direct complement is #D75C28. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7284B and #D7B428 gives you contrast without the vibration.