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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#263D6E — Charcoal
#263D6E is a dark moderately saturated blue sitting at 221° 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 #263D6E
- f4f6fb
- d1daef
- aebfe3
- 8ba3d7
- 6887cb
- 456cbf
- 36579f
- 2a447c
- 1e3159
- 121e36
- 070a13
Color schemes using #263D6E
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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#263D6E FAQ
What color is #263D6E?
#263D6E is a shade of charcoal in the blue family. It has a hue of 221 degrees, 49% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #263D6E?
#263D6E is rgb(38, 61, 110) in RGB, hsl(221, 49%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 45%, 0%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #263D6E?
White text on this background reaches 10.63:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 1.98:1.
What colors go well with #263D6E?
Its direct complement is #6E5726. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6E3326 and #616E26 gives you contrast without the vibration.