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#26309B color code is #26309B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #26309b.

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#26309B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #26309B is 0.0489. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 10.61:1 against white and 1.98:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#26309B on white10.61:1AAA
The quick brown fox
#26309B on black1.98:1Fail
The quick brown fox
White on #26309B10.61:1AAA
The quick brown fox
Black on #26309B1.98:1Fail

#26309B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #26309B?+
The hex code for #26309B is #26309B. In RGB it's rgb(38, 48, 155), and in HSL it's hsl(235, 61%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #26309B?+
#26309B in RGB is (38, 48, 155). Written in CSS: rgb(38, 48, 155).
What is the CMYK value of #26309B?+
#26309B converts to CMYK(75%, 69%, 0%, 39%) for print. Hex equivalent is #26309B.
Is #26309b a warm or cool color?+
#26309B (#26309B) is a cool blue — its hue sits at 235° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #26309b belong to?+
#26309B belongs to the blue family. Its HSL is 235°, 61%, 38% — a cool tone within the broader blue group.
Is #26309b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#26309B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 10.61:1 — passes WCAG AAA for body text on white.
What is the closest Pantone match for #26309b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #26309B (#26309B) is 4212 C Lapis Lazuli, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #26309B in design

Practical guidance for using #26309b (#26309B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Use #26309B (#26309B) as primary text or icon color on white backgrounds — at 10.6:1 contrast it passes WCAG AAA for body copy. Avoid placing #26309b text on dark surfaces; the contrast drops below the AA threshold.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #26309B (#26309B) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, finance, healthcare, productivity tools (the safe brand-color default). Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if blue runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#26309B flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#26309B works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use #26309B

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of #26309b (#26309B). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Samsung#1428A0 · Samsung Blue