Color #265D64 Color / Colour Code #265D64
This page shows the hex color code for color #265d64 (#265D64). The colour is a cyan tone with 45% saturation and 27% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #265D64 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#265D64 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 157, 187, and 217 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 187, 307, and 67 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #265D64
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 187 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 187 to 232 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 187 with its complement at 7 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 #265D64
Lightness variations at hue 187 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #265D64
Design Use Cases for #265D64
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #265D64 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
#265D64 at 27% 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
#265D64 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 187). 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 #265D64 (hue 187) to its complement at hue 7. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 217. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #265d64, #642d26);
CSS Code for #265D64
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About Color #265D64 (#265D64)
#265D64 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 93 green, and 100 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 187 degrees with 45% saturation and 27% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #265D64 is 77/255 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 62% cyan, 7% magenta, 0% yellow, and 61% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #265D64 against white is 7.41:1 and against black is 2.83:1. 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 #642D26 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #265D64. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #26644C and #263E64, 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 #265D64?
- #265D64 is Color #265D64, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(38, 93, 100), HSL(187, 45%, 27%), and CMYK(62%, 7%, 0%, 61%). Its perceived brightness is 77/255.
- Is #265D64 accessible for text?
- Against white, #265D64 has a contrast ratio of 7.41:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.83:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #265D64?
- The complementary colour is #642D26 (hue 7). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #26644C and #263E64. The triadic palette adds #64265D and #5D6426 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #265D64 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #265d64; or rgb(38, 93, 100); or hsl(187, 45%, 27%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 187 45% 27%; 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.