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#26434C Color Meaning and Information

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

#26434C Color Information

#26434C RGB value is (38, 67, 76). The hex color red value is 38, green is 67, and blue is 76. Its HSL format shows a hue of 194°, saturation of 33 percent, and lightness of 22 percent. The CMYK process values are 50 percent, 12 percent, 0 percent, 70 percent.

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#26434C Color Meaning

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

Color Conversion

Convert #26434C 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
#26434C
RGB
rgb(38, 67, 76)
HSL
hsl(194°, 33%, 22%)
CMYK
cmyk(50%, 12%, 0%, 70%)
HSV
hsv(194°, 50%, 30%)
XYZ
4.1110 4.9482 7.5759
Yxy
4.9482 0.2471 0.2975
Hunter Lab
22.2445 -0.1225 -0.1435
CIE-Lab
26.5866 -8.0513 -8.8347

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red38 / 255 (15%)
15%
Green67 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue76 / 255 (30%)
30%

CMYK Values

Cyan50 / 100 (50%)
50%
Magenta12 / 100 (12%)
12%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)70 / 100 (70%)
70%

Color Variations

#26434C 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

#26434C 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 #26434C 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+)

10.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

10.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

10.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #26434C 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

#26434C

protanopia

#33334a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #26434C;

Text Color

color: #26434C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #26434C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #26434C40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #26434C 0%, #182b30 100%);

#26434C Color FAQs

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