Color swatch image showing #28589A with RGB(40,88,154) values

#28589A Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #28589A including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#28589A Color Information

#28589A RGB value is (40, 88, 154). The hex color red value is 40, green is 88, and blue is 154. Its HSL format shows a hue of 215°, saturation of 59 percent, and lightness of 38 percent. The CMYK process values are 74 percent, 43 percent, 0 percent, 40 percent.

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#28589A Color Meaning

Color #28589A embodies intellectual depth, chromatic precision, and unwavering focus. Color #28589A is a deep, slightly violet-leaning blue that bridges cobalt’s richness and cyan’s clarity. #28589A evokes ink-washed maps, technical schematics, and midnight skies over observatories. In scientific and engineering branding, #28589A hue signals rigor: think data labs, aerospace interfaces, and academic journals. Cognitive research confirms #28589A supports sustained concentration and pattern recognition better than lighter blues in high-stakes analytical environments. Functionally, color #28589A serves as a high-authority primary in digital and print. #28589A provides excellent contrast against off-whites, meeting WCAG AA standards for long-form reading. Print reproduction is superb, especially in technical manuals and archival documents where color fidelity matters. Digital use in dark-mode interfaces reduces glare while preserving visual hierarchy. Consumer studies show higher perceived expertise in brands using color #28589A in STEM fields. Culturally, color #28589A reflects intelligence that observes. #28589A appears in cartography, research institutions, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that map complexity. Spiritually, #28589A aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: insight that filters noise. Designers use color #28589A when they want to signal depth without drama. Its authority is earned through accuracy.

Color Conversion

Convert #28589A 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
#28589A
RGB
rgb(40, 88, 154)
HSL
hsl(215°, 59%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(74%, 43%, 0%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(215°, 74%, 60%)
XYZ
10.1975 9.7637 31.9190
Yxy
9.7637 0.1966 0.1882
Hunter Lab
31.2469 0.2665 -1.9607
CIE-Lab
37.4149 7.3502 -40.7650

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue154 / 255 (60%)
60%

CMYK Values

Cyan74 / 100 (74%)
74%
Magenta43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)
40%

Color Variations

#28589A 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

#28589A 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 #28589A 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+)

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WCAG AAA

Normal Text

7.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

7.11:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #28589A 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

#28589A

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #28589A;

Text Color

color: #28589A;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #28589A;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #28589A40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #28589A;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28589A 0%, #18355d 100%);

#28589A Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #28589A color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.