Information about #262F4D color

#262F4D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #262F4D is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Dark brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(38, 47, 77) — 14.9% red, 18.4% green, 30.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 15 / 12 / 0 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#262F4D presents itself as a softly balanced deep-sea blue — one that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Lucky Point (#292D4F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vintage Navy (#2A344D) and Bunting (#2B3449).

The recipe behind #262F4D is rgb(38, 47, 77), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, white text reaches a 13.2:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.6:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #262F4D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#262F4D color variations

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#262F4D 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 #262F4D

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

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Crescendo color link
Crescendo

#222F44

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Paua color link
Paua

#2A2551

Space Cadet color link
Space Cadet

#1D2951

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Blast Off color link
Blast Off

#262857

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#262F4D
  • RGB38, 47, 77
  • CMYK15, 12, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(38, 47, 77)
  • HSL226°, 34%, 23%
  • HSL Precise226.154°, 33.913%, 22.549%
  • HSV226°, 51%, 30%
  • HSB226°, 51%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.184
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.302
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.184, 0.302)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.184, 0.302, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.184, 0.302)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID262F4D
  • DECIMAL ID2502477
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01