#428DAE Color Information

Hex color code: #428DAE

#428DAE is a gentle blue color. In RGB it is (66, 141, 174), and in HSL it is (198°, 45%, 47%). It is frequently seen in web interfaces.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#428DAE

RGB

66, 141, 174

HSL

198°, 45%, 47%

CMYK

62%, 19%, 0%, 32%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #428DAE;
background-color: #428DAE;
border-color: #428DAE;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #428DAE;
border: 2px solid #428DAE;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#428DAE]
text-[#428DAE]
border-[#428DAE]
shadow-[0_0_10px_428DAE]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #428DAE, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #428DAE; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #428DAE; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #428DAE; background-color: #428DAE15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #428DAE20; border-left: 4px solid #428DAE; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #428DAE; }

Related Colors

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #428DAE in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

66, 141, 174

Red: 66 / Green: 141 / Blue: 174

HSL

198°, 45%, 47%

Hue: 198° / Saturation: 45% / Lightness: 47%

CMYK

62%, 19%, 0%, 32%

Cyan: 62% / Magenta: 19% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 32%

What color is #428DAE?

#428DAE is a cyan-blue hue associated with trust and professionalism.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AE6242

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #428DAE to RGB:

rgb(66, 141, 174)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #428DAE to HSL:

hsl(198, 45%, 47%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #428DAE to CMYK:

cmyk(62%, 19%, 0%, 32%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A gentle blue tone, #428DAE has RGB (66, 141, 174) and HSL (198°, 45%, 47%). Known for evoking trust and professionalism, this cyan-blue hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #428DAE is #AE6242, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #42AE98.

Use #428DAE in CSS: color: #428DAE or background-color: #428DAE. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #428DAE

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 5.65:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #428DAE?

#428DAE is a gentle blue color - a cyan-blue hue that evokes trust and professionalism.

What is the RGB value of #428DAE?

#428DAE in RGB is (66, 141, 174) - 66 red, 141 green, and 174 blue.

How to use #428DAE in CSS?

Use #428DAE directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #428DAE?

#AE6242 (complementary), #42AE98 (analogous), and #2D6076 (lighter shade) work well with #428DAE.