#266B40

#266B40

Overview

#266B40 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 38, 107, 64, in HSL 142.6°, 47.6%, 28.4%, and in CMYK 64.5%, 0.0%, 40.2%, 58.0%. The nearest named color is RAL 6029 Mint Green.

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Color Values

HEX

#266B40

RGB

38, 107, 64

HSL

142.6, 47.6%, 28.4%

HSV

142.6, 64.5%, 42.0%

CMYK

64.5%, 0.0%, 40.2%, 58.0%

OKLCH

0.4723 0.0982 153.0

Properties

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #266B40;
color: #266B40;
border-color: #266B40;
Nearest Tailwind: Green 800 #166534

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.44:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.26:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #266B40?

RGB(38, 107, 64) · HSL(142.6, 47.6%, 28.4%) · CMYK(64.5%, 0.0%, 40.2%, 58.0%)

Does #266B40 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.44:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #266B40?

Use FFFFFF text on a #266B40 background; contrast on black is 3.26:1.