#268B9C

Color Details

HEX
#268B9C
RGB
rgb(38, 139, 156)
HSL
hsl(189, 61%, 38%)
CMYK
cmyk(76%, 11%, 0%, 39%)
Best text on this color #000000 (CR 5.26:1) Determined by WCAG contrast ratio

Readability Previews

Black on #268b9c
Contrast 5.26:1 AA
White on #268b9c
Contrast 4.00:1 Fail
#268b9c on Black
Contrast 5.26:1 AA
#268b9c on White
Contrast 4.00:1 Fail

Tints & Shades

#51a2b0
#7db9c4
#a8d1d7
#1e6f7d
#17535e
#0f383e

Complement & Analogous

#9c3826
#264f9c
#269c73

Triadic

#9c268a
#8a9c26

Monochrome

#0f383e #17535e #268b9c #7db9c4 #a8d1d7 #d4e8eb

Analogous

#269c73 #67ba9d #268b9c #5172b0 #264f9c #1e3f7d

Complementary Mix

#17535e #268b9c #7db9c4 #9c3826 #bf7e72 #652419

Nearby Colors

#268b9b
#268b9d
#268b8c
#268bac

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About #268B9C

#268B9C converts to RGB(38, 139, 156) and HSL(189, 61%, 38%). This page provides quick readability checks, related hues (complementary and analogous), and ready-made palettes so you can drop the color into UI components, images, or CSS immediately.

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#268B9C FAQs

What is the RGB value of #268B9C?
RGB: 38, 139, 156. Copy as CSS: rgb(38, 139, 156)
Is #268B9C a web-safe color?
No — not in the 216-color “web-safe” palette.
What is the complementary color of #268B9C?
Complement: #9c3826.
Does #268B9C have good contrast on white or black?
On white: 4.00:1 (AA (large text)). On black: 5.26:1 (AA (normal text)).