#261F3F Hex Code
Color Name: Yankees Blue
What is hex #261F3F Color?
The color name of hex code #261F3F is Yankees Blue. The RGB values are (38, 31, 63) which means it is composed of
29% red, 23% green and 48% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:40 M:51 Y:0 K:75. In the HSV/HSB scale, #261F3F has a hue of 253°, 51% saturation and a brightness value of 25%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #261F3F Color Codes
| Color Name | Yankees Blue |
| RGB Values | (38, 31, 63) |
| CMYK Values | (40%, 51%, 0%, 75%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (253°, 51%, 25%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #333333 |
| Inverse Color | #D9E0C0 [Bone] |
| Closest Pantone® | 276 C |
| Closest RAL | 5011 [Steel blue] |
| Complementary Color | #383F1F [Olive Drab #7] |
| #261F3F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #2C2C2C |
| Desaturated | #2F2F2F |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #252525 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #232323 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #646464 |
Hex #261F3F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #261F3F is #383F1F which is called Olive Drab #7. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #261F3F color is offered by #383F1F. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #261F3F are #361F3F and #1F283F, called Dark Purple and Yankees Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #261F3F with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #261F3F are #3F361F (Olive Drab #7) and #283F1F (Black Leather Jacket). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#261F3F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #3F261F (Bistre) and #1F3F26 (Black Leather Jacket) along with #261F3F, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #261F3F has #3F261F (Bistre), #383F1F (Olive Drab #7) and #1F383F (Gunmetal). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #261F3F contains #3F1F28 (Temptress), #383F1F (Olive Drab #7) and #1F3F36 (MSU Green). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #261F3F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #261F3F rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 261F3F Color
Tints
514C65- 676279
- 7D798C
- 938F9F
- A8A5B2
- BEBCC5
- D4D2D9
- E9E9EC
Tones
- 38324C
- 413C53
- 4A4659
- 535060
- 5C5966
- 65636D
- 6E6D73
- 77767A
Shades
- 1E1932
- 1B162C
- 171326
- 131020
- 0F0C19
- 0B0913
- 08060D
- 040306
#261F3F Color Patterns
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#261F3F Gingham Checks
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#261F3F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#261F3F Polka Dots Pattern
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#261F3F Honeycomb Pattern
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#261F3F Leaves Pattern
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#261F3F Houndstooth Pattern
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#261F3F Trellis Pattern
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#261F3F Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
