Grey Blue (#26252D) Color Meaning and Information

Grey Blue (#26252D) Color Information

Grey Blue (#26252D) RGB value is (38, 37, 45). The hex color red value is 38, green is 37, and blue is 45. Its HSL format shows a hue of 248°, saturation of 10 percent, and lightness of 16 percent. The CMYK process values are 16 percent, 18 percent, 0 percent, 82 percent.

Grey Blue

#26252D

rgb(38, 37, 45)

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Grey Blue (#26252D) Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert Grey Blue (#26252D) 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

#26252D

RGB

rgb(38, 37, 45)

HSL

hsl(248°, 10%, 16%)

CMYK

cmyk(16%, 18%, 0%, 82%)

HSV

hsv(248°, 18%, 18%)

XYZ

1.9346 1.9247 2.7522

Yxy

1.9247 0.2926 0.2911

Hunter Lab

13.8734 0.0136 -0.0268

CIE-Lab

15.0868 2.5211 -5.0970

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red38 / 255 (15%)

15%

Green37 / 255 (15%)

15%

Blue45 / 255 (18%)

18%

CMYK Values

Cyan16 / 100 (16%)

16%

Magenta18 / 100 (18%)

18%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)82 / 100 (82%)

82%

Color Variations

Grey Blue (#26252D) 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

Grey Blue (#26252D) 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 Grey Blue (#26252D) 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:#26252D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.16:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.16:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.16:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #26252D 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

Grey Blue (#26252D)

protanopia

#26262b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #26252D;

Text Color

color: #26252D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #26252D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #26252D40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

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

Related Colors

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