Information about #285C5D color

#285C5D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #285C5D is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(40, 92, 93) (15.7% red, 36.1% green, 36.5% blue), or CMYK 21 / 0 / 0 / 64 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #285C5D reads as a moderately toned water-like cyan and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Spectra (#2F5A57). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dark Arctic Blue (#275359) and Eden (#266255).

The recipe behind #285C5D is rgb(40, 92, 93), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #285C5D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #285C5D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#285C5D color variations

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#285C5D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #285C5D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Spectra color link
Spectra

#2F5A57

Eden color link
Eden

#266255

Dark Opal color link
Dark Opal

#275953

Globe color link
Globe

#256761

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

Lucifer color link
Lucifer

#2E5060

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Evening Sea color link
Evening Sea

#26604F

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Homegrown color link
Homegrown

#366154

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#285C5D
  • RGB40, 92, 93
  • CMYK21, 0, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(40, 92, 93)
  • HSL181°, 40%, 26%
  • HSL Precise181.132°, 39.85%, 26.078%
  • HSV181°, 57%, 36%
  • HSB181°, 57%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.157
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.361
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.157, 0.361, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.157, 0.361, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.157, 0.361, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB15.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB36.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID285C5D
  • DECIMAL ID2645085
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01