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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#28B4EB — Cyan
#28B4EB is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 197° 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 #28B4EB
- f1fafe
- c6ebfa
- 9bdcf6
- 70cdf2
- 45beee
- 1aafea
- 1291c3
- 0e7198
- 0a516d
- 063142
- 021117
Color schemes using #28B4EB
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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#28B4EB FAQ
What color is #28B4EB?
#28B4EB is a shade of cyan in the blue family. It has a hue of 197 degrees, 83% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #28B4EB?
#28B4EB is rgb(40, 180, 235) in RGB, hsl(197, 83%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(83%, 23%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #28B4EB?
White text on this background reaches 2.38:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.82:1.
What colors go well with #28B4EB?
Its direct complement is #EB6028. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EB2853 and #EBC128 gives you contrast without the vibration.