Cyan

The color #288BAF is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 40, 139, 175 and HSL values of 196°, 63%, 42%.

Color Values for #288BAF

Below are the different color format representations for #288BAF. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#288BAF
RGB:
rgb(40,139,175) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(196,63%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(77%, 21%, 0%, 31%) Copied!

Color Composition of #288BAF

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #288BAF. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 15.7%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 68.6%

Contrast Analysis for #288BAF

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 #288BAF

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #288BAF

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

Complementary Colors for #288BAF

The complementary color for #288BAF is #AF4C28. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #288BAF

The analogous colors for #288BAF are #28AF8F and #2847AF. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #288BAF

The triadic colors for #288BAF are #AF288B and #8BAF28. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #288BAF

These are the darker variations of #288BAF. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #206F8C and #185369. This progression shows how #288BAF darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #288BAF

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #53A2BF and #7EB9CF. This progression shows how #288BAF. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #288BAF

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #288BAF. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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Companies and brands that incorporate #288BAF in their visual identity.

#288BAF Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #288BAF. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #288BAF is a cyan with RGB values of 40, 139, 175 and HSL values of 196°, 63%, 42%.

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