#265C56 Hex Color
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Far from a bright teal, #265c56 is a dark, grayed-out shade that reads moody and serious. The hex code suits dark mode backgrounds and wellness branding, where white text hits about 7.6:1 contrast. Its low saturation pairs well with warm accents like brass or coral, which keep large surfaces from turning muddy.
Questions about #265c56
What is #265c56 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #265c56 is rgb(38, 92, 86), in HSL hsl(173, 42%, 25%) and in CMYK 59%, 0%, 7%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #265c56?
Warm accents like terracotta and brass balance its cool, grayed tone best. Cream or off-white also works when you want a softer alternative to pure white text.
Is #265c56 readable on white or black?
#265c56 has a 7.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.74:1 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.