#428AA0
A medium, moderate cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #428AA0
The precise color #428AA0 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Cadetblue. Its digital footprint relies on 66 parts red, 138 parts green, and 160 parts blue light.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). Its ink density profile breaks down to 59% cyan, 14% magenta, 0% yellow, and 37% black. With a hue angle of 194.0 degrees, it sits comfortably in the cyan spectrum.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.