#262535 Color Meaning and Information

#262535 Color Information

#262535 RGB value is (38, 37, 53). The hex color red value is 38, green is 37, and blue is 53. Its HSL format shows a hue of 244°, saturation of 18 percent, and lightness of 18 percent. The CMYK process values are 28 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 79 percent.

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#262535 Color Meaning

Color #262535 conveys introspective depth, measured intellect, and composed neutrality. #262535 dark gray-blue evokes twilight skies and stormy seas. Psychologically, color #262535 enhances reflection, strategic thinking, and emotional restraint. Designers apply #262535 in professional or contemplative schemes. Symbolically, color #262535 represents wisdom, discretion, and thoughtful observation. Cultural meanings tie #262535 to scholarship, maritime tradition, and disciplined creativity. Spiritually, color #262535 embodies thoughtful reflection and balanced perspective.

Color Conversion

Convert #262535 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

#262535

RGB

rgb(38, 37, 53)

HSL

hsl(244°, 18%, 18%)

CMYK

cmyk(28%, 30%, 0%, 79%)

HSV

hsv(244°, 30%, 21%)

XYZ

2.1035 1.9922 3.6418

Yxy

1.9922 0.2719 0.2575

Hunter Lab

14.1145 0.0276 -0.0613

CIE-Lab

15.4465 4.8346 -10.2211

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red38 / 255 (15%)

15%

Green37 / 255 (15%)

15%

Blue53 / 255 (21%)

21%

CMYK Values

Cyan28 / 100 (28%)

28%

Magenta30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)79 / 100 (79%)

79%

Color Variations

#262535 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

#262535 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 #262535 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:#262535

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

15.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Normal Text

15.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

UI Components

15.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✓WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #262535 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

#262535

protanopia

#262631

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #262535;

Text Color

color: #262535;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #262535;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #26253540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #262535;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #262535 0%, #1a1924 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #262535 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.