#266889 Hex Color
Muted steel blue with a steady, serious mood
Think of weathered harbor water and you have #266889, a muted steel blue with cool gray undertones. Its low saturation reads serious and steady, which suits finance, healthcare, and government branding. White text clears WCAG AA contrast on top of it. At full background scale it can feel flat, so warm it up with a terracotta or sand accent.
Questions about #266889
What is #266889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #266889 is rgb(38, 104, 137), in HSL hsl(200, 57%, 34%) and in CMYK 72%, 24%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #266889?
#266889 flatters warm neutrals like sand and cream, which keep its cool undertone from feeling flat. For stronger contrast, try terracotta or burgundy accents against a white text treatment.
Is #266889 a warm or cool blue?
It is a cool blue. The grayed saturation and low lightness push it toward steel and harbor tones, so it reads calm and reserved rather than bright or playful.
Is #266889 readable on white or black?
#266889 has a 6.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.42:1 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.