#262B3D Hex Color
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Think of worn denim at dusk and you land close to #262b3d. This dark indigo carries a lot of gray, so it reads muted and serious instead of vivid. That low saturation makes the hex code a strong choice for dark UI backgrounds, moody brand palettes, or the supporting tone in a 60/30/10 scheme. White text on it reaches about 14:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA for small type.
Questions about #262b3d
What is #262b3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #262b3d is rgb(38, 43, 61), in HSL hsl(227, 23%, 19%) and in CMYK 38%, 30%, 0%, 76%.
What pairs well with #262b3d?
Muted ambers, dusty rose, and warm cream lift this dark indigo without competing with its gray undertone. Avoid pairing it with bright pure blues, which make it look flat and muddy by comparison.
Is #262b3d readable on white or black?
#262b3d has a 14.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.