#265C6E Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Blue
What is hex #265C6E Color?
The color name of hex code #265C6E is Metallic Blue. The RGB values are (38, 92, 110) which means it is composed of
16% red, 38% green and 46% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:65 M:16 Y:0 K:57. In the HSV/HSB scale, #265C6E has a hue of 195°, 65% saturation and a brightness value of 43%.
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.
Download Metallic Blue Solid Color Background
Hex #265C6E Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Blue |
| RGB Values | (38, 92, 110) |
| CMYK Values | (65%, 16%, 0%, 57%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (195°, 65%, 43%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336666 |
| Inverse Color | #D9A391 [Tumbleweed] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7700 C |
| Closest RAL | 5009 [Azure blue] |
| Complementary Color | #6E3826 [Liver (Organ)] |
| #265C6E Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #505050 |
| Desaturated | #4A4A4A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #4E4E4E |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #525252 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #949494 |
Hex #265C6E Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #265C6E is #6E3826 which is called Liver (Organ). Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #265C6E color is offered by #6E3826. 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 #265C6E are #26386E and #266E5C, called Indigo (Rainbow) and Amazon, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #265C6E 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 #265C6E are #6E2638 (Puce Red) and #6E5C26 (Antique Bronze). 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
#265C6E triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #6E265C (Palatinate Purple) and #5C6E26 (Dark Olive Green) along with #265C6E, 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 #265C6E has #6E265C (Palatinate Purple), #6E3826 (Liver (Organ)) and #266E38 (Japanese Laurel). 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 #265C6E contains #5C266E (Imperial), #6E3826 (Liver (Organ)) and #386E26 (Japanese Laurel). 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 #265C6E Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #265C6E 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 265C6E Color
Tints
517D8B- 678D9A
- 7D9DA8
- 93AEB7
- A8BEC5
- BECED4
- D4DEE2
- E9EFF1
Tones
- 386372
- 416773
- 4A6A75
- 536E77
- 5C7279
- 65757B
- 6E797C
- 777C7E
Shades
- 1E4A58
- 1B404D
- 173742
- 132E37
- 0F252C
- 0B1C21
- 081216
- 04090B
#265C6E Color Patterns
-
#265C6E Gingham Checks
-
#265C6E Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#265C6E Polka Dots Pattern
-
#265C6E Honeycomb Pattern
-
#265C6E Leaves Pattern
-
#265C6E Houndstooth Pattern
-
#265C6E Trellis Pattern
-
#265C6E Plaid Pattern
#265C6E Color Interior Ideas
#265C6E Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#265C6E Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#265C6E Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#265C6E Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
