Cyan

The color #285C56 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 92, 86 and HSL values of 173°, 39%, 26%.

Color Values for #285C56

Below are the different color format representations for #285C56. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#285C56
RGB:
rgb(40,92,86) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(173,39%,26%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(57%, 0%, 7%, 64%) Copied!

Color Composition of #285C56

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #285C56. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 36.1%
Blue: 33.7%

Contrast Analysis for #285C56

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #285C56

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #285C56

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #285C56

The complementary color for #285C56 is #5C282E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #285C56

The analogous colors for #285C56 are #285C3C and #28485C. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #285C56

The triadic colors for #285C56 are #56285C and #5C5628. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #285C56

These are the darker variations of #285C56. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #204A45 and #183734. This progression shows how #285C56 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #285C56

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #537D78 and #7E9D9A. This progression shows how #285C56. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #285C56

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #285C56. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #285C56

Companies and brands that incorporate #285C56 in their visual identity.

#285C56 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #285C56. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #285C56 is a cyan with RGB values of 40, 92, 86 and HSL values of 173°, 39%, 26%.

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