#263440 Hex Color
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This inky, desaturated shade carries a serious and muted character, sitting somewhere between slate and charcoal. Because #263440 is so dark, it works best as a moody background for high-contrast, light-colored UI elements. Avoid using it for fine text or small icons where it may disappear. It pairs effectively with cool metallics or soft, muted creams to balance its dense, opaque weight.
Questions about #263440
What is #263440 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #263440 is rgb(38, 52, 64), in HSL hsl(208, 25%, 20%) and in CMYK 41%, 19%, 0%, 75%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #263440?
Because #263440 is an inky, dark slate, it works effectively with cool metallics or soft, muted creams. Use these lighter accents to balance its dense weight and prevent the layout from feeling too oppressive or stagnant.
Is #263440 suitable for text?
No, #263440 is too dark to be used for fine text or small UI icons. It lacks the necessary luminance to remain readable against most backgrounds, so restrict it to large-scale design elements or moody, expansive backgrounds.
Is #263440 readable on white or black?
#263440 has a 12.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.64:1 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.