Color #264147 Color / Colour Code #264147
This page shows the hex color code for color #264147 (#264147). The colour is a cyan tone with 30% saturation and 21% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #264147 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#264147 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 161, 191, and 221 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 191, 311, and 71 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #264147
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 191 and saturation at 30%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 191 to 236 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 191 with its complement at 11 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #264147
Lightness variations at hue 191 and 30% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #264147
Design Use Cases for #264147
Balanced UI Color
At 30% saturation, #264147 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#264147 at 21% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#264147 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 191). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #264147 (hue 191) to its complement at hue 11. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 221. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #264147, #462b25);
CSS Code for #264147
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Colors visually similar to #264147 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #264147 (#264147)
#264147 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 65 green, and 71 blue. The blue channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 191 degrees with 30% saturation and 21% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #264147 is 58/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 46% cyan, 8% magenta, 0% yellow, and 72% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #264147 against white is 10.88:1 and against black is 1.93:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #462B25 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #264147. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #25463B and #253046, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #264147?
- #264147 is Color #264147, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(38, 65, 71), HSL(191, 30%, 21%), and CMYK(46%, 8%, 0%, 72%). Its perceived brightness is 58/255.
- Is #264147 accessible for text?
- Against white, #264147 has a contrast ratio of 10.88:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.93:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #264147?
- The complementary colour is #462B25 (hue 11). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #25463B and #253046. The triadic palette adds #462540 and #404625 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #264147 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #264147; or rgb(38, 65, 71); or hsl(191, 30%, 21%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 191 30% 21%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.