#264452 Hex Color
A dusty blue with serious professional depth
This desaturated blue carries a dusty, serious quality that works well as a stable background in corporate or technology interfaces. Its low-light nature provides excellent contrast for white text, which remains highly readable against the hex code #264452. Avoid using it for small, critical details where high chroma is needed, as the color can feel muddy at smaller sizes.
Questions about #264452
What is #264452 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #264452 is rgb(38, 68, 82), in HSL hsl(199, 37%, 24%) and in CMYK 54%, 17%, 0%, 68%.
Where should I use the hex color #264452?
This color excels as a base for large UI elements, such as navigation bars, dashboard backgrounds, or footers, where its low-light, stable quality keeps the design grounded. Because it is desaturated and muted, avoid using #264452 for thin text or tiny interface icons where clarity is essential, as it may lose sharpness at small scales.
What colors pair well with the deep blue of #264452?
Because of its dusty undertones, #264452 works best when paired with high-contrast, clean neutrals like crisp white or light silver to maintain readability. For accent colors, it harmonizes well with muted earth tones, such as a soft terracotta or a desaturated olive, which introduce warmth without clashing with its cool, serious composure.
Is #264452 readable on white or black?
#264452 has a 10.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.03:1 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.