#262626 color code insights

All the conversions, harmonies, and accessibility checks you need to design with confidence.

RGB:rgb(38, 38, 38)

HSL:hsl(0, 0%, 15%)

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HEX

#262626

RGB

38, 38, 38

HSL

0°, 0%, 15%

HSV

0°, 0%, 15%

CMYK

0%, 0%, 0%, 85%

Color Conversion

Generate values across multiple color models in one place.

HEX

#262626

≈ Steel Blue

Tints & shades

Explore how #262626 behaves when you mix it with white or black. These swatches are perfect for hover states, shadows, and backgrounds.

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Shades

0–100%

0%#262626

10%#222222

20%#1F1F1F

30%#1B1B1B

40%#171717

50%#131313

60%#0F0F0F

70%#0B0B0B

80%#080808

90%#040404

100%#000000

Tints

0–100%

0%#262626

10%#3C3C3C

20%#525252

30%#676767

40%#7D7D7D

50%#939393

60%#A8A8A8

70%#BEBEBE

80%#D4D4D4

90%#E9E9E9

100%#FFFFFF

Color harmonies

Build balanced palettes instantly with harmonies generated from #262626.

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Complementary

Opposite hues that create impact and bold contrast.

#262626

Analogous

Neighboring hues for natural, fluid gradients.

#262626

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues for playful balance.

#262626

Tetradic

Two complementary pairs that deliver rich variety.

#262626

Monochromatic

Lighter and darker siblings inside the same hue family.

Accessibility contrast

Check how readable #262626 is with common text colors so every visitor enjoys a clear experience.

Use AA as the baseline for body copy and AAA for premium accessibility.

Sample text on black text

Text color#000000

Background#262626

Contrast ratio1.39:1

WCAG levelFail

Sample text on white text

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#262626

Contrast ratio15.13:1

WCAG levelAAA

Recommended text preview

Text color#FFFFFF

Background#262626

Contrast ratio15.13:1

WCAG levelAAA

Technical Formats

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Practical Formats

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Color Analysis

Dive into spectral data, dominance reports, and advanced analytics.

Blindness Simulator

Preview how #262626 appears across common color-vision deficiencies.

Creative Aspects

Explore seasonal associations, emotional cues, and natural occurrences.

Design guidance

Balance

Treat #262626 as a highlight. Pair it with neutrals and one supporting hue to avoid visual overload.

Contrast

Test combinations with real content. Higher contrast improves scanning, readability, and conversions.

Harmony

Use lighter tints for surfaces, the base color for primaries, and darker shades for hover or pressed states.

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