Color #28655E Color / Colour Code #28655E
This page shows the hex color code for color #28655e (#28655E). The colour is a cyan tone with 43% saturation and 28% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #28655E against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#28655E paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 143, 173, and 203 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 173, 293, and 53 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #28655E
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 173 and saturation at 43%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 173 to 218 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 173 with its complement at 353 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #28655E
Lightness variations at hue 173 and 43% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #28655E
Design Use Cases for #28655E
Balanced UI Color
At 43% saturation, #28655E strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#28655E at 28% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#28655E is in the cyan spectrum (hue 173). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #28655E (hue 173) to its complement at hue 353. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 203. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28655e, #662930);
CSS Code for #28655E
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About Color #28655E (#28655E)
#28655E is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 40 red, 101 green, and 94 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 173 degrees with 43% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #28655E is 82/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 60% cyan, 0% magenta, 7% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #28655E against white is 6.75:1 and against black is 3.11:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 20% lightness.
The complementary colour #662930 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #28655E. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #296640 and #294F66, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #28655E?
- #28655E is Color #28655E, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(40, 101, 94), HSL(173, 43%, 28%), and CMYK(60%, 0%, 7%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 82/255.
- Is #28655E accessible for text?
- Against white, #28655E has a contrast ratio of 6.75:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.11:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #28655E?
- The complementary colour is #662930 (hue 353). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #296640 and #294F66. The triadic palette adds #5F2966 and #665F29 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #28655E in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #28655e; or rgb(40, 101, 94); or hsl(173, 43%, 28%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 173 43% 28%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.