Information about #261F3D color

#261F3D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #261F3D belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(38, 31, 61) — 14.9% red, 12.2% green, 23.9% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 12 / 0 / 76. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#261F3D is a softly balanced deep-sea blue that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for night-mode interfaces and high-contrast pairings with light text. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Sonic Boom (#252042). Nearby in the Register you will also find Bullitt (#27253C) and Surfs Up (#1F2142).

In RGB terms — rgb(38, 31, 61) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #261F3D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 15.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:76), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #261F3D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#261F3D color variations

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#261F3D color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #261F3D

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Sonic Boom color link
Sonic Boom

#252042

Bullitt color link
Bullitt

#27253C

Surfs Up color link
Surfs Up

#1F2142

Ebony Clay color link
Ebony Clay

#26283B

Blue Night color link
Blue Night

#1F263B

Blackcurrant color link
Blackcurrant

#2E183B

Showtime color link
Showtime

#2F263A

Quarterback color link
Quarterback

#282B3C

Violet Noir color link
Violet Noir

#2E1F47

#261F3D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#261F3D
  • RGB38, 31, 61
  • CMYK9, 12, 0, 76
  • CSSrgb(38, 31, 61)
  • HSL254°, 33%, 18%
  • HSL Precise254°, 32.609%, 18.039%
  • HSV254°, 49%, 24%
  • HSB254°, 49%, 24%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.122
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.122, 0.239)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.122, 0.239, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.122, 0.239)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB12.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB23.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID261F3D
  • DECIMAL ID2498365
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01