Color #267359 Color / Colour Code #267359
This page shows the hex color code for color #267359 (#267359). The colour is a cyan tone with 50% saturation and 30% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #267359 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#267359 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 130, 160, and 190 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 160, 280, and 40 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #267359
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 160 and saturation at 50%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 160 to 205 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 160 with its complement at 340 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 #267359
Lightness variations at hue 160 and 50% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #267359
Design Use Cases for #267359
Balanced UI Color
At 50% saturation, #267359 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.
Primary Interface Color
At 30% lightness, #267359 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#267359 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 160). 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 #267359 (hue 160) to its complement at hue 340. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 190. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #267359, #732640);
CSS Code for #267359
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Colors visually similar to #267359 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #267359 (#267359)
#267359 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 38 red, 115 green, and 89 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 3.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 160 degrees with 50% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #267359 is 89/255 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 67% cyan, 0% magenta, 23% yellow, and 55% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #267359 against white is 5.71:1 and against black is 3.68:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 21% lightness.
The complementary colour #732640 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #267359. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #267333 and #266673, 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 #267359?
- #267359 is Color #267359, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(38, 115, 89), HSL(160, 50%, 30%), and CMYK(67%, 0%, 23%, 55%). Its perceived brightness is 89/255.
- Is #267359 accessible for text?
- Against white, #267359 has a contrast ratio of 5.71:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 3.68:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #267359?
- The complementary colour is #732640 (hue 340). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #267333 and #266673. The triadic palette adds #592673 and #735926 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #267359 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #267359; or rgb(38, 115, 89); or hsl(160, 50%, 30%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 160 50% 30%; 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.