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#26434E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #26434E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#26434E Color Information

#26434E RGB value is (38, 67, 78). The hex color red value is 38, green is 67, and blue is 78. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 34 percent, and lightness of 23 percent. The CMYK process values are 51 percent, 14 percent, 0 percent, 69 percent.

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#26434E Color Meaning

Color #26434E signifies depth, restraint, and reflective intelligence. #26434E muted blue green tone absorbs brightness, creating a sense of inward focus. As a result, color #26434E feels contemplative and grounded, suitable for environments that reward patience and thought. Psychologically, color #26434E supports mental clarity through reduction rather than stimulation. #26434E minimizes distraction while maintaining sophistication, which helps sustained attention. The color often encourages careful listening and deliberate decision making. Culturally, color #26434E references craftsmanship, workwear, and traditional dye practices rooted in utility and respect for materials. Symbolically, color #26434E represents wisdom earned through repetition and effort, pointing toward quiet mastery instead of display.

Color Conversion

Convert #26434E 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
#26434E
RGB
rgb(38, 67, 78)
HSL
hsl(196°, 34%, 23%)
CMYK
cmyk(51%, 14%, 0%, 69%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 51%, 31%)
XYZ
4.1816 4.9764 7.9479
Yxy
4.9764 0.2445 0.2909
Hunter Lab
22.3078 -0.1137 -0.1663
CIE-Lab
26.6675 -7.4005 -10.0200

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red38 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green67 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue78 / 255 (31%)
31%

CMYK Values

Cyan51 / 100 (51%)
51%
Magenta14 / 100 (14%)
14%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)69 / 100 (69%)
69%

Color Variations

#26434E 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

#26434E 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 #26434E 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

10.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.52:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #26434E 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

#26434E

protanopia

#33334b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #26434E;

Text Color

color: #26434E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #26434E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #26434E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #26434E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #26434E 0%, #192c33 100%);

#26434E Color FAQs

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