Information about #285AA4 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #285AA4 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 90, 164) (15.7% red, 35.3% green, 64.3% blue), or CMYK 49 / 29 / 0 / 36 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A vivid, lively sky-leaning azure, #285AA4 carries an easy, daylight feel. Designers typically reach for tones like this for accents, call-to-action elements and statement visuals. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Cyan Cobalt Blue (#28589C). Slightly further away sit Lapis Lazuli (#26619C) and St Tropaz (#2D569B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(40, 90, 164)), which gives #285AA4 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #285AA4: 6.8:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for black. No one has named #285AA4 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#285AA4 color variations

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#285AA4 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #285AA4

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Lapis Lazuli color link
Lapis Lazuli

#26619C

St Tropaz color link
St Tropaz

#2D569B

Fun Blue color link
Fun Blue

#1959A8

Jayce Blue color link
Jayce Blue

#234E9B

Mid Blue color link
Mid Blue

#276AB3

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Chinese Blue color link
Chinese Blue

#365194

YInMn Blue color link
YInMn Blue

#2E5090

Tory Blue color link
Tory Blue

#1450AA

#285AA4 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#285AA4
  • RGB40, 90, 164
  • CMYK49, 29, 0, 36
  • HSL216°, 61%, 40%
  • HSL Precise215.806°, 60.784%, 40%
  • HSV216°, 76%, 64%
  • HSB216°, 76%, 64%
  • HEX ID285AA4
  • DECIMAL ID2644644
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB64.3%
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