Cyan

The color #287EA0 is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 126, 160 and HSL values of 197°, 60%, 39%.

Color Values for #287EA0

Below are the different color format representations for #287EA0. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#287EA0
RGB:
rgb(40,126,160) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(197,60%,39%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(75%, 21%, 0%, 37%) Copied!

Color Composition of #287EA0

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #287EA0. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 49.4%
Blue: 62.7%

Contrast Analysis for #287EA0

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 #287EA0

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #287EA0

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

Complementary Colors for #287EA0

The complementary color for #287EA0 is #9F4A28. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #287EA0

The analogous colors for #287EA0 are #289F85 and #28429F. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #287EA0

The triadic colors for #287EA0 are #9F287D and #7D9F28. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #287EA0

These are the darker variations of #287EA0. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #206580 and #184C60. This progression shows how #287EA0 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #287EA0

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #5398B3 and #7EB2C6. This progression shows how #287EA0. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #287EA0

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #287EA0. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #287EA0

Companies and brands that incorporate #287EA0 in their visual identity.

#287EA0 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #287EA0. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #287EA0 is a cyan with RGB values of 40, 126, 160 and HSL values of 197°, 60%, 39%.

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