Outer Space

#263444

General Information about #263444

The hex color #263444, often referred to as "Outer Space", is a dark, muted shade of blue-gray. It belongs to the family of cool colors and evokes feelings of sophistication, stability, and professionalism. In the RGB color model, #263444 consists of 15.9% red, 20.4% green, and 26.7% blue. The CMYK values are 0.40, 0.23, 0.00, 0.73, indicating 40% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow, and 73% black. This color's low saturation and luminance make it suitable for backgrounds, text, and other design elements where a subtle, understated aesthetic is desired. It is commonly used in corporate branding, web design, and interior design to convey a sense of reliability and competence.

The hex color #263444, also known as Outer Space, presents moderate accessibility challenges. Its relatively low luminance contrast against a white background necessitates careful consideration for text and interactive elements. To ensure readability, especially for users with visual impairments, it's recommended to pair this color with lighter shades for text or use it sparingly for decorative purposes. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is advisable for normal text and 3:1 for large text according to WCAG guidelines. Tools like contrast checkers can help evaluate the compliance of color combinations. Consider using a lighter color for text on a #263444 background or using #263444 as an accent color with lighter background and foreground elements. Furthermore, providing alternative cues, such as icons or text labels, can benefit users who have difficulty distinguishing colors.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
38 52 68
RGB38 52 68
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
212deg 28.3% 20.78%
21228.320.78HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
212deg 14.9% 73.33%
21214.973.33HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#263444
rgb38 52 68
hsl212deg 28.3% 20.78%
cmyk44.12% 23.53% 0% 73.33%
hwb212deg 14.9% 73.33%
xyz-d650.03 0.03 0.06
oklch0.3198 0.0344 252.23
oklab0.3198 -0.01 -0.03
CMYK
44.12% 23.53% 0% 73.33%
44.1223.53073.33CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.03 0.03 0.06
0.030.030.06XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.3198 0.0344 252.23
0.31980.0344252.23LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.3198 -0.01 -0.03
0.3198-0.01-0.03LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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