Dark Muted Cerulean is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #28425D, which equals rgb(40, 66, 93) in RGB and hsl(211, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C57 M29 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#28425D - RGB
40, 66, 93 - HSL
211°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
57, 29, 0, 64 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted Cerulean
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 10.36:1. Its complementary color is #5D4328.
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Dark Muted Cerulean color codes
| HEX | #28425D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(40, 66, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(211, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 211°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 57%, 29%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 2638429 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Cerulean
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBE0E4 - 100
#B7C0C9 - 200
#94A1AE - 300
#708193 - 400
#4C6278 - 500
#28425D - 600
#21374E - 700
#1B2C3E - 800
#14212F - 900
#0D161F - 950
#070B10
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Cerulean
- Complementary
#5D4328≈ Dark Muted Orange - Analogous −30°
#285C5D≈ Dark Muted Cyan - Analogous +30°
#29285D≈ Dark Muted Blue - Triadic +120°
#5D2841≈ Dark Muted Blush - Triadic +240°
#415D28≈ Dark Muted Apple - Split 150°
#5D2928≈ Dark Muted Red - Split 210°
#5C5D28≈ Dark Muted Yellow
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Cerulean
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Cerulean | Aa | 10.36:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Cerulean | Aa | 2.03:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Cerulean
background-color: #28425D;color: #28425D;background-color: rgb(40, 66, 93);background-color: hsl(211, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-cerulean: #28425D; }class="bg-[#28425D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Cerulean
- Dark Muted Cornflower
#283D5D - Dark Muted Azure
#28485D - Dark Muted Sapphire
#28385D - Dark Muted Capri
#284D5D - Dark Soft Cerulean
#1B426A - Dark Dusty Cerulean
#354250 - Dark Dusty Cornflower
#354050 - Dark Dusty Azure
#354550 - Dark Dusty Sapphire
#353D50 - Dark Dusty Capri
#354850 - Charcoal
#36454F - Dark Muted Peacock
#28525D
More blue shades
- Light Soft Cerulean
#74A8DC - Pale Soft Cerulean
#95BDE4 - Very Pale Soft Cerulean
#B6D1ED - Palest Soft Cerulean
#D6E5F5 - Darkest Muted Cerulean
#0F1924 - Very Dark Muted Cerulean
#1C2E40 - Deep Muted Cerulean
#345779 - Medium Dark Muted Cerulean
#406B96 - Muted Cerulean
#4D7FB2 - Medium Light Muted Cerulean
#6994BF - Light Muted Cerulean
#86A8CB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Cerulean?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Cerulean is #28425D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Cerulean?
Dark Muted Cerulean has an RGB value of 40, 66, 93 (rgb(40, 66, 93)). In HSL it is 211°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Cerulean?
Use white text on Dark Muted Cerulean. White text has a contrast ratio of 10.36:1 and black text has 2.03:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Cerulean?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Cerulean is #5D4328. Analogous colors #285C5D and #29285D also pair well.