Color swatch image showing #2858A8 with RGB(40,88,168) values
Color swatch image showing #2858A8 with RGB(40,88,168) values

#2858A8 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #2858A8 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#2858A8 Color Information

#2858A8 RGB value is (40, 88, 168). The hex color red value is 40, green is 88, and blue is 168. Its HSL format shows a hue of 218°, saturation of 62 percent, and lightness of 41 percent. The CMYK process values are 76 percent, 48 percent, 0 percent, 34 percent.

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#2858A8 Color Meaning

Color #2858A8 embodies intellectual depth, chromatic precision, and unwavering focus. Color #2858A8 is a deep, slightly violet-leaning blue that bridges cobalt’s richness and cyan’s clarity. #2858A8 evokes ink-washed maps, technical schematics, and midnight skies over observatories. In scientific and engineering branding, #2858A8 hue signals rigor: think data labs, aerospace interfaces, and academic journals. Cognitive research confirms #2858A8 supports sustained concentration and pattern recognition better than lighter blues in high-stakes analytical environments. Functionally, color #2858A8 serves as a high-authority primary in digital and print. #2858A8 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 #2858A8 in STEM fields. Culturally, color #2858A8 reflects intelligence that observes. #2858A8 appears in cartography, research institutions, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that map complexity. Spiritually, #2858A8 aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: insight that filters noise. Designers use color #2858A8 when they want to signal depth without drama. Its authority is earned through accuracy.

Color Conversion

Convert #2858A8 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
#2858A8
RGB
rgb(40, 88, 168)
HSL
hsl(218°, 62%, 41%)
CMYK
cmyk(76%, 48%, 0%, 34%)
HSV
hsv(218°, 76%, 66%)
XYZ
11.4327 10.2577 38.4232
Yxy
10.2577 0.1902 0.1706
Hunter Lab
32.0276 0.5012 -2.5729
CIE-Lab
38.3010 12.7597 -47.7097

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red40 / 255 (16%)
16%
Green88 / 255 (35%)
35%
Blue168 / 255 (66%)
66%

CMYK Values

Cyan76 / 100 (76%)
76%
Magenta48 / 100 (48%)
48%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)34 / 100 (34%)
34%

Color Variations

#2858A8 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

#2858A8 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 #2858A8 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+)

6.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.88:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #2858A8 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

#2858A8

protanopia

#3d3d95

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #2858A8;

Text Color

color: #2858A8;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #2858A8;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #2858A840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #2858A8;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2858A8 0%, #183466 100%);

#2858A8 Color FAQs

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