Dark Muted Azure is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #28485D, which equals rgb(40, 72, 93) in RGB and hsl(204, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C57 M23 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#28485D - RGB
40, 72, 93 - HSL
204°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
57, 23, 0, 64 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted Azure
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.65:1. Its complementary color is #5D3D28.
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Dark Muted Azure color codes
| HEX | #28485D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(40, 72, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 204°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 57%, 23%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 2639965 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Azure
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBE1E4 - 100
#B7C2C9 - 200
#94A4AE - 300
#708593 - 400
#4C6778 - 500
#28485D - 600
#213C4E - 700
#1B303E - 800
#14242F - 900
#0D181F - 950
#070C10
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Azure
- Complementary
#5D3D28≈ Dark Muted Cinnabar - Analogous −30°
#285D58≈ Dark Muted Cyan - Analogous +30°
#282D5D≈ Dark Muted Cobalt - Triadic +120°
#5D2848≈ Dark Muted Raspberry - Triadic +240°
#485D28≈ Dark Muted Chartreuse - Split 150°
#5D282D≈ Dark Muted Red - Split 210°
#5D5828≈ Dark Muted Yellow
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Azure
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Azure | Aa | 9.65:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Azure | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Azure
background-color: #28485D;color: #28485D;background-color: rgb(40, 72, 93);background-color: hsl(204, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-azure: #28485D; }class="bg-[#28485D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Azure
- Dark Muted Capri
#284D5D - Dark Muted Cerulean
#28425D - Dark Muted Peacock
#28525D - Dark Muted Cornflower
#283D5D - Dark Dusty Capri
#354850 - Dark Slate Gray
#2F4F4F - Dark Dusty Peacock
#354A50 - Dark Soft Azure
#1B4A6A - Dark Dusty Azure
#354550 - Dark Dusty Lagoon
#354D50 - Dark Soft Cerulean
#1B426A - Dark Dusty Cerulean
#354250
More blue shades
- Light Soft Azure
#74B3DC - Pale Soft Azure
#95C5E4 - Very Pale Soft Azure
#B6D7ED - Palest Soft Azure
#D6E9F5 - Darkest Muted Azure
#0F1C24 - Very Dark Muted Azure
#1C3240 - Deep Muted Azure
#345E79 - Medium Dark Muted Azure
#407496 - Muted Azure
#4D8AB2 - Medium Light Muted Azure
#699CBF - Light Muted Azure
#86AFCB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Azure?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Azure is #28485D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Azure?
Dark Muted Azure has an RGB value of 40, 72, 93 (rgb(40, 72, 93)). In HSL it is 204°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Azure?
Use white text on Dark Muted Azure. White text has a contrast ratio of 9.65:1 and black text has 2.18:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Azure?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Azure is #5D3D28. Analogous colors #285D58 and #282D5D also pair well.