#26519E Hex Color
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A dark, slightly muted blue with cool undertones, #26519e feels controlled, serious, and dependable. Its depth suits finance, technology, government, and security branding, especially as a supporting tone beside white or warm gray. The hex code #26519e also works for UI backgrounds and large type, while white text provides about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #26519e
What is #26519e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #26519e is rgb(38, 81, 158), in HSL hsl(219, 61%, 38%) and in CMYK 76%, 49%, 0%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #26519e?
White and warm gray pair especially well with #26519e, keeping its dark blue tone clear and balanced; pale blue, soft beige, and muted gold can also add contrast without competing with its serious, dependable character.
Is #26519e readable on white or black?
#26519e has a 7.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.75:1 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.