Color swatch image showing #26253C with RGB(38,37,60) values
Color swatch image showing #26253C with RGB(38,37,60) values

#26253C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #26253C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#26253C Color Information

#26253C RGB value is (38, 37, 60). The hex color red value is 38, green is 37, and blue is 60. Its HSL format shows a hue of 243°, saturation of 24 percent, and lightness of 19 percent. The CMYK process values are 37 percent, 38 percent, 0 percent, 76 percent.

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#26253C Color Meaning

Color #26253C conveys nocturnal depth, cognitive containment, and chromatic restraint. #26253C darker variant of color #26253C is a near-black blue with subtle violet undertones—evoking midnight skies, deep ocean trenches, and ink-washed paper. Unlike true black, #26253C retains chromatic identity; unlike navy, #26253C feels more contemporary. In UX design, #26253C hue is favored in dark-mode interfaces for developers, creatives, and data analysts where reducing glare without sacrificing depth is critical. Psychological studies show #26253C supports prolonged concentration better than pure black by preserving subtle visual hierarchy. Functionally, color #26253C serves as a sophisticated alternative to black in typography, UI shells, and packaging. #26253C pairs beautifully with electric accents like cyan or lime, creating high-contrast palettes that feel modern and intentional. Print reproduction is excellent on matte finishes, where its depth enhances perceived luxury. Consumer testing reveals higher trust in tech and finance brands using color #26253C versus standard charcoal. Culturally, color #26253C reflects intelligence that observes. #26253C appears in cybersecurity, astronomy, and speculative design as a symbol of systems that protect through depth. Spiritually, #26253C aligns with the third eye chakra’s discerning mode: vision that filters noise. Designers use color #26253C when they want authority that listens. Its silence is strategic.

Color Conversion

Convert #26253C 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
#26253C
RGB
rgb(38, 37, 60)
HSL
hsl(243°, 24%, 19%)
CMYK
cmyk(37%, 38%, 0%, 76%)
HSV
hsv(243°, 38%, 24%)
XYZ
2.2765 2.0614 4.5529
Yxy
2.0614 0.2561 0.2319
Hunter Lab
14.3576 0.0423 -0.0977
CIE-Lab
15.8065 7.0306 -14.5792

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red38 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green37 / 255 (15%)
15%
Blue60 / 255 (24%)
24%

CMYK Values

Cyan37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)76 / 100 (76%)
76%

Color Variations

#26253C 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

#26253C 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 #26253C 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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#26253C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

14.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

14.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

14.87:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #26253C 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

#26253C

protanopia

#262636

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #26253C;

Text Color

color: #26253C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #26253C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #26253C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #26253C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #26253C 0%, #191828 100%);

#26253C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #26253C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.