Color swatch image showing #26252C with RGB(38,37,44) values

#26252C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #26252C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#26252C Color Information

#26252C RGB value is (38, 37, 44). The hex color red value is 38, green is 37, and blue is 44. Its HSL format shows a hue of 249°, saturation of 9 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 14 percent, 16 percent, 0 percent, 83 percent.

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#26252C Color Meaning

Color #26252C conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #26252C dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #26252C enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #26252C in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #26252C represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #26252C to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #26252C embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #26252C across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#26252C
RGB
rgb(38, 37, 44)
HSL
hsl(249°, 9%, 16%)
CMYK
cmyk(14%, 16%, 0%, 83%)
HSV
hsv(249°, 16%, 17%)
XYZ
1.9155 1.9171 2.6519
Yxy
1.9171 0.2954 0.2956
Hunter Lab
13.8459 0.0120 -0.0230
CIE-Lab
15.0458 2.2489 -4.4465

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red38 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue44 / 255 (17%)
17%

CMYK Values

Cyan14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Magenta16 / 100 (16%)
16%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)83 / 100 (83%)
83%

Color Variations

#26252C harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#26252C harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #26252C for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#26252C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.18:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #26252C appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#26252C

protanopia

#26262a

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #26252C;

Text Color

color: #26252C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #26252C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #26252C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #26252C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #26252C 0%, #1a1a1f 100%);

#26252C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #26252C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.