Information about #263C47 color

#263C47 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#263C47 falls into the Azure Color Family — Mild Saturation, Dark brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(38, 60, 71) — 14.9% red, 23.5% green, 27.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 4 / 0 / 72. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#263C47 presents itself as a moderately toned sky-leaning azure — one that leans clearly toward the dark side. It is a natural fit for dark UI themes, backgrounds and dramatic accents. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tarawera (#253C48). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Japanese Indigo (#264348) and Nile Blue (#253F4E).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(38, 60, 71)), which gives #263C47 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #263C47: 11.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:72), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #263C47 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#263C47 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#263C47 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 #263C47

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

Tarawera color link
Tarawera

#253C48

Nile Blue color link
Nile Blue

#253F4E

Mosaic color link
Mosaic

#293741

Tiki Tour color link
Tiki Tour

#234040

Warrior color link
Warrior

#2D3B42

Elephant color link
Elephant

#243640

Coast color link
Coast

#243442

Bunting color link
Bunting

#2B3449

Gotham color link
Gotham

#303B44

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#263C47
  • RGB38, 60, 71
  • CMYK13, 4, 0, 72
  • CSSrgb(38, 60, 71)
  • HSL200°, 30%, 21%
  • HSL Precise200°, 30.275%, 21.373%
  • HSV200°, 46%, 28%
  • HSB200°, 46%, 28%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.149
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.278
  • GLSLvec3(0.149, 0.235, 0.278)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.149, 0.235, 0.278, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.149, 0.235, 0.278)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB27.8%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID263C47
  • DECIMAL ID2505799
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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