Color swatch image showing #285894 with RGB(40,88,148) values

#285894 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #285894 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#285894 Color Information

#285894 RGB value is (40, 88, 148). The hex color red value is 40, green is 88, and blue is 148. Its HSL format shows a hue of 213°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 73 percent, 41 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent.

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#285894 Color Meaning

Color #285894 represents intellectual clarity, composed energy, and visual depth. In color psychology, #285894 supports focused attention, emotional calm, and thoughtful interaction. In cultures and history, color #285894 appears in textiles, art, and ceremonial motifs, symbolizing stability, insight, and depth of perception. From a spiritual perspective, color #285894 embodies clarity of mind, disciplined reflection, and balanced awareness. #285894 encourages structured thought and intentional observation.

Color Conversion

Convert #285894 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#285894
RGB
rgb(40, 88, 148)
HSL
hsl(213°, 57%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(73%, 41%, 0%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(213°, 73%, 58%)
XYZ
9.7101 9.5687 29.3521
Yxy
9.5687 0.1997 0.1968
Hunter Lab
30.9333 0.1770 -1.7263
CIE-Lab
37.0569 5.0456 -37.7208

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue148 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Magenta41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

#285894 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#285894 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #285894 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

7.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.21:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #285894 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#285894

protanopia

#3d3d85

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #285894;

Text Color

color: #285894;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #285894;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28589440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #285894;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #285894 0%, #19365a 100%);

#285894 Color FAQs

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