Information about #28ABD6 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #28ABD6 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(40, 171, 214) — 15.7% red, 67.1% green, 83.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 68 / 17 / 0 / 16. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#28ABD6 is a energetic, saturated steel-blue azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Ball Blue (#21ABCD). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pacific Blue (#1CA9C9) and Summer Sky (#38B0DE).

In RGB terms — rgb(40, 171, 214) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #28ABD6 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.7:1. #28ABD6 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#28ABD6 color variations

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#28ABD6 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 #28ABD6

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

Ball Blue color link
Ball Blue

#21ABCD

Pacific Blue color link
Pacific Blue

#1CA9C9

Summer Sky color link
Summer Sky

#38B0DE

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

COMS Blue color link
COMS Blue

#21BDE5

Button Blue color link
Button Blue

#24A0ED

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

#28ABD6 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#28ABD6
  • RGB40, 171, 214
  • CMYK68, 17, 0, 16
  • HSL195°, 69%, 50%
  • HSL Precise194.828°, 68.504%, 49.804%
  • HSV195°, 81%, 84%
  • HSB195°, 81%, 84%
  • HEX ID28ABD6
  • DECIMAL ID2665430
  • 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 RGB67.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB83.9%
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