Dark Blue

The color #261B35 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 38, 27, 53 and HSL values of 265°, 33%, 16%.

Color Values for #261B35

Below are the different color format representations for #261B35. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#261B35
RGB:
rgb(38,27,53) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(265,33%,16%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(28%, 49%, 0%, 79%) Copied!

Color Composition of #261B35

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #261B35. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.9%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 20.8%

Contrast Analysis for #261B35

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #261B35

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #261B35

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #261B35

The complementary color for #261B35 is #2B361B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #261B35

The analogous colors for #261B35 are #1B1E36 and #341B36. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #261B35

The triadic colors for #261B35 are #36271B and #1B3627. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #261B35

These are the darker variations of #261B35. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E162A and #171020. This progression shows how #261B35 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #261B35

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #51495D and #7D7686. This progression shows how #261B35. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #261B35

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #261B35. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #261B35

Companies and brands that incorporate #261B35 in their visual identity.

#261B35 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #261B35. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #261B35 is a dark blue with RGB values of 38, 27, 53 and HSL values of 265°, 33%, 16%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #261B35 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.