#264653 Hex Color
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With its dark, muted cyan tone and gray undertones, #264653 creates a serious, atmospheric foundation for design. Its low saturation suggests depth and trust without feeling cold or vivid. Use this hex code as a UI background, paired with warm coral or cream accents. White text reaches about 10.1:1 contrast, supporting clear small body text.
Questions about #264653
What is #264653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #264653 is rgb(38, 70, 83), in HSL hsl(197, 37%, 24%) and in CMYK 54%, 16%, 0%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #264653?
Does #264653 look warm or cool, and where does it work best?
Although #264653 has a cyan base, its low saturation and gray undertones make it read as cool, restrained, and grounded rather than vivid or icy in most layouts and interfaces. It suits dashboards, navigation areas, editorial layouts, and brand systems that need a serious visual anchor.
Is #264653 readable on white or black?
#264653 has a 10.07:1 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.