#266D8F Hex Code
Color Name: Lapis Lazuli
What is hex #266D8F Color?
The color name of hex code #266D8F is Lapis Lazuli. The RGB values are (38, 109, 143) which means it is composed of
13% red, 38% green and 49% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:73 M:24 Y:0 K:44. In the HSV/HSB scale, #266D8F has a hue of 199°, 73% saturation and a brightness value of 56%.
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 #266D8F Color Codes
| Color Name | Lapis Lazuli |
| RGB Values | (38, 109, 143) |
| CMYK Values | (73%, 24%, 0%, 44%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (199°, 73%, 56%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #D99270 [Tan (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 647 C |
| Closest RAL | 5025 [Pearl gentian blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8F4826 [Chestnut] |
| #266D8F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #616161 |
| Desaturated | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #606060 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A0A0A0 |
Hex #266D8F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #266D8F is #8F4826 which is called Chestnut. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #266D8F color is offered by #8F4826. 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 #266D8F are #26398F and #268F7D, called Dark Cornflower Blue and Illuminating Emerald, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #266D8F 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 #266D8F are #8F2638 (Red-Violet (Color Wheel)) and #8F7D26 (Old Moss Green). 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
#266D8F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8F266D (Amaranth Deep Purple) and #6D8F26 (Olive Drab (#3)) along with #266D8F, 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 #266D8F has #8F266D (Amaranth Deep Purple), #8F4826 (Chestnut) and #268F48 (Sea Green). 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 #266D8F contains #7D268F (Maximum Purple), #8F4826 (Chestnut) and #398F26 (Slimy 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 #266D8F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #266D8F 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 266D8F Color
Tints
518AA5- 6799B1
- 7DA7BC
- 93B6C7
- A8C5D2
- BED3DD
- D4E2E9
- E9F0F4
Tones
- 38718C
- 41738B
- 4A7589
- 537788
- 5C7886
- 657A85
- 6E7C83
- 777E82
Shades
- 1E5772
- 1B4C64
- 174156
- 133748
- 0F2C39
- 0B212B
- 08161D
- 040B0E
#266D8F Color Patterns
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#266D8F Gingham Checks
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#266D8F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#266D8F Polka Dots Pattern
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#266D8F Honeycomb Pattern
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#266D8F Leaves Pattern
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#266D8F Houndstooth Pattern
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#266D8F Trellis Pattern
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#266D8F 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.
