#266F56

#266F56

Color Values

HEX

#266F56

RGB

38, 111, 86

HSL

159.5, 49.0%, 29.2%

HSV

159.5, 65.8%, 43.5%

CMYK

65.8%, 0.0%, 22.5%, 56.5%

OKLCH

0.4891 0.083 166.9

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: #266F56;
color: #266F56;
border-color: #266F56;
Nearest Tailwind: Emerald 800 #065F46

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

6.02:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

3.49:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #266F56?

RGB(38, 111, 86) · HSL(159.5, 49.0%, 29.2%) · CMYK(65.8%, 0.0%, 22.5%, 56.5%)

Does #266F56 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.02:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #266F56?

Use FFFFFF text on a #266F56 background; contrast on black is 3.49:1.