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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#263B9D — Cobalt
#263B9D is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 229° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #263B9D
- f3f4fc
- cdd4f3
- a7b3ea
- 8193e1
- 5c72d7
- 3652ce
- 2a41ac
- 203386
- 172560
- 0e163a
- 050815
Color schemes using #263B9D
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#263B9D FAQ
What color is #263B9D?
#263B9D is a shade of cobalt in the blue family. It has a hue of 229 degrees, 61% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #263B9D?
#263B9D is rgb(38, 59, 157) in RGB, hsl(229, 61%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 62%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #263B9D?
White text on this background reaches 9.57:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.19:1.
What colors go well with #263B9D?
Its direct complement is #9C8626. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C4B26 and #779C26 gives you contrast without the vibration.