Dark Blue

The color #261B38 is a dark blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 38, 27, 56 and HSL values of 263°, 35%, 16%.

Color Values for #261B38

Below are the different color format representations for #261B38. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#261B38
RGB:
rgb(38,27,56) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(263,35%,16%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(32%, 52%, 0%, 78%) Copied!

Color Composition of #261B38

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #261B38. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.9%
Green: 10.6%
Blue: 22%

Contrast Analysis for #261B38

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 #261B38

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #261B38

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

Complementary Colors for #261B38

The complementary color for #261B38 is #2C371B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #261B38

The analogous colors for #261B38 are #1B1E37 and #341B37. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #261B38

The triadic colors for #261B38 are #37251B and #1B3725. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #261B38

These are the darker variations of #261B38. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E162D and #171022. This progression shows how #261B38 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #261B38

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #514960 and #7D7688. This progression shows how #261B38. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #261B38

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #261B38. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #261B38

Companies and brands that incorporate #261B38 in their visual identity.

#261B38 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #261B38. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #261B38 is a dark blue with RGB values of 38, 27, 56 and HSL values of 263°, 35%, 16%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #261B38 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.