#263B8C Hex Color
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This dark, saturated blue exudes authority and professional stability. Defined by the hex code #263b8c, this color serves as an excellent base for corporate branding or clean UI backgrounds. It supports high legibility for white text with a 10.1:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with soft, warm neutrals to balance its inherent coolness rather than other dark shades, which can make the palette feel muddy.
Questions about #263b8c
What is #263b8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #263b8c is rgb(38, 59, 140), in HSL hsl(228, 57%, 35%) and in CMYK 73%, 58%, 0%, 45%.
What colors pair best with the dark blue of #263b8c?
Because #263b8c is a cool and authoritative shade, it pairs best with soft warm neutrals to create a balanced, approachable palette. Using warm beiges or creams prevents the overall design from feeling too clinical or muddy compared to using other dark shades.
Is #263b8c readable on white or black?
#263b8c has a 10.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.08:1 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.