Information about #262D3D color

#262D3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #262D3D is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(38, 45, 61) (14.9% red, 17.6% green, 23.9% blue), or CMYK 9 / 6 / 0 / 76 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#262D3D is a gently muted azure that stays on the darker end of the scale. In practice it works well for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tornado (#272D3C). Slightly further away sit Allegro (#242E3B) and Quarterback (#282B3C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(38, 45, 61)), which gives #262D3D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 13.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.5:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #262D3D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#262D3D color variations

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#262D3D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #262D3D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Tornado color link
Tornado

#272D3C

Allegro color link
Allegro

#242E3B

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Valhalla color link
Valhalla

#2A2B41

Blueprint color link
Blueprint

#2A313F

Black Rock color link
Black Rock

#2C2D3C

Dark Knight color link
Dark Knight

#232D36

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Crescendo color link
Crescendo

#222F44

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Gunmetal color link
Gunmetal

#2A3439

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#262D3D
  • RGB38, 45, 61
  • CMYK9, 6, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(38, 45, 61)
  • HSL222°, 23%, 19%
  • HSL Precise221.739°, 23.232%, 19.412%
  • HSV222°, 38%, 24%
  • HSB222°, 38%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.176
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.176, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.176, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.176, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID262D3D
  • DECIMAL ID2501949
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01