#263033 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #263033 is a dusky cyan with strong gray undertones and an almost ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, mysterious mood suited to technology, aerospace, entertainment, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant dark background with white text, which reaches about 13.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #263033.
Questions about #263033
What is #263033 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #263033 is rgb(38, 48, 51), in HSL hsl(194, 15%, 17%) and in CMYK 25%, 6%, 0%, 80%.
Does #263033 work as a dark background?
#263033 works well as a dark background because its low lightness and muted cyan cast create a restrained, atmospheric base for white text, bright accents, and clean interface elements without competing with foreground content. Against white, it reaches about 13.5:1 contrast, though you should still test the exact text size and weight.
What colors pair well with #263033?
#263033 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale cyan, and restrained warm accents such as muted terracotta, which add separation without overwhelming its dark, ashy base and help important details stand out.
What mood does #263033 create, and where does it work best?
#263033 creates a serious, mysterious mood, making it a strong choice for technology, aerospace, entertainment, dashboards, and other interfaces that need a quiet, low-light foundation with subdued, focused visual energy.
Is #263033 readable on white or black?
#263033 has a 13.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.55:1 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.