#26619C Hex Color
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Lapis Lazuli is a dim, unsaturated shade that communicates stability and professionalism. Because it feels somewhat gloomy and shady, it works best as a grounding 60% base for corporate or nautical design. White text stands out well against this hue, providing a high contrast ratio. The hex code for Lapis Lazuli is #26619c. You might consider mixing gray if you need to soften its severity.
Questions about Lapis Lazuli
What is the hex code for Lapis Lazuli?
Lapis Lazuli is #26619c. In RGB that is rgb(38, 97, 156), in HSL hsl(210, 61%, 38%) and in CMYK 76%, 38%, 0%, 39%.
How does #26619c perform in professional design?
Lapis Lazuli communicates authority and stability, making it a natural choice for corporate branding or nautical themes. Its slightly muted, unsaturated quality ensures it feels serious without being overwhelming, providing a grounding anchor when used as a primary background color.
What colors pair well with Lapis Lazuli?
Because of its depth and stability, #26619c pairs beautifully with clean white or light gray for high-contrast, readable layouts. For a sophisticated secondary accent, consider incorporating warm terracotta or soft cream to balance the cool, somewhat gloomy undertones of the blue.
Is Lapis Lazuli readable on white or black?
Lapis Lazuli has a 6.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.27:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.