#263C56 Hex Color
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#263c56 is a dark, muted blue with cool gray undertones and a matte, serious appearance. Its restrained saturation suggests stability, security, and authority, making it effective for corporate branding, finance interfaces, and formal backgrounds. Use the hex code #263c56 as a dominant base with burgundy accents; white text maintains strong readability.
Questions about #263c56
What is #263c56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #263c56 is rgb(38, 60, 86), in HSL hsl(213, 39%, 24%) and in CMYK 56%, 30%, 0%, 66%.
Which colors pair well with #263c56?
Burgundy, warm cream, muted gold, and soft gray pair well with #263c56, balancing its cool, serious blue with restrained warmth; use burgundy for accents and warm light neutrals to keep interfaces and formal layouts readable and polished.
Is #263c56 readable on white or black?
#263c56 has a 11.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.86:1 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.