#263042 Hex Color
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Dark and almost gray, this shade of blue reads inky rather than vivid, closer to charcoal than to sky. The hex code #263042 works well as a dark UI background or base color, since white text on #263042 reaches about 13.3:1 contrast. Warm metals like copper keep it from turning muddy across large areas. If you want to push it even darker, see how to make black.
Questions about #263042
What is #263042 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #263042 is rgb(38, 48, 66), in HSL hsl(219, 27%, 20%) and in CMYK 42%, 27%, 0%, 74%.
What colors pair well with #263042?
Warm accents flatter #263042 most, especially copper, terracotta, and soft amber, because they counter its gray undertone. Cool pale blues tend to blend in and disappear. Keep warm tones to a small accent layer.
Is #263042 dark enough for white text?
Yes. White text on #263042 reaches about 13.3:1 contrast, well past the WCAG AA threshold of 4.5:1, so it supports small body text, not just large headings.
Is #263042 readable on white or black?
#263042 has a 13.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.58:1 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.