#26252E Color Meaning and Information

#26252E Color Information

#26252E RGB value is (38, 37, 46). The hex color red value is 38, green is 37, and blue is 46. Its HSL format shows a hue of 247°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 17 percent, 20 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent.

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#26252E Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #26252E 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

#26252E

RGB

rgb(38, 37, 46)

HSL

hsl(247°, 11%, 16%)

CMYK

cmyk(17%, 20%, 0%, 82%)

HSV

hsv(247°, 20%, 18%)

XYZ

1.9540 1.9325 2.8548

Yxy

1.9325 0.2899 0.2867

Hunter Lab

13.9014 0.0151 -0.0308

CIE-Lab

15.1287 2.7974 -5.7454

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red38 / 255 (15%)

15%

Green37 / 255 (15%)

15%

Blue46 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan17 / 100 (17%)

17%

Magenta20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Color Variations

#26252E 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

#26252E 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 #26252E 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#26252E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.15:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.15:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.15:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #26252E 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

#26252E

protanopia

#26262c

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #26252E;

Text Color

color: #26252E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #26252E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #26252E40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #26252E 0%, #1a191f 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #26252E in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.