#263E35 Hex Color
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This dark, muted teal feels serious and grounded. Because it is desaturated and dim, #263e35 works well as a sophisticated background for high-end wellness or tech branding. White text stands out clearly against it, making it accessible for body copy. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm golds to balance its cool, almost ashy undertones and prevent it from appearing too muddy in your design.
Questions about #263e35
What is #263e35 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #263e35 is rgb(38, 62, 53), in HSL hsl(158, 24%, 20%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 15%, 76%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
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Is #263e35 readable on white or black?
#263e35 has a 11.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.82:1 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.