#265DAB Color Information

Hex color code: #265DAB

A cool blue shade, #265DAB appears as (38, 93, 171) in RGB and (215°, 64%, 41%) in HSL. It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameSteel Blue

HEX

#265DAB

RGB

38, 93, 171

HSL

215°, 64%, 41%

CMYK

78%, 46%, 0%, 33%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #265DAB;
background-color: #265DAB;
border-color: #265DAB;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #265DAB;
border: 2px solid #265DAB;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#265DAB]
text-[#265DAB]
border-[#265DAB]
shadow-[0_0_10px_265DAB]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #265DAB, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #265DAB; color: #FFFFFF; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #265DAB; color: #FFFFFF; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #265DAB; background-color: #265DAB15; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #265DAB20; border-left: 4px solid #265DAB; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #265DAB; }

Related Colors

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Popular Colors

Common HEX Colors

Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #265DAB in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

38, 93, 171

Red: 38 / Green: 93 / Blue: 171

HSL

215°, 64%, 41%

Hue: 215° / Saturation: 64% / Lightness: 41%

CMYK

78%, 46%, 0%, 33%

Cyan: 78% / Magenta: 46% / Yellow: 0% / Key: 33%

What color is #265DAB?

#265DAB is a blue-purple hue associated with creativity and luxury.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

AB7426

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #265DAB to RGB:

rgb(38, 93, 171)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #265DAB to HSL:

hsl(215, 64%, 41%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #265DAB to CMYK:

cmyk(78%, 46%, 0%, 33%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A peaceful blue tone, #265DAB has RGB (38, 93, 171) and HSL (215°, 64%, 41%). Known for evoking creativity and luxury, this blue-purple hue is a common choice for dashboards and SaaS products. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #265DAB is #AB7426, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #26A0AB.

Use #265DAB in CSS: color: #265DAB or background-color: #265DAB. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #265DAB

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 3.24:1

WCAG AA: Fail

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #265DAB?

#265DAB is a peaceful blue color - a blue-purple hue that evokes creativity and luxury.

What is the RGB value of #265DAB?

#265DAB in RGB is (38, 93, 171) - 38 red, 93 green, and 171 blue.

How to use #265DAB in CSS?

Use #265DAB directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #265DAB?

#AB7426 (complementary), #26A0AB (analogous), and #183B6D (lighter shade) work well with #265DAB.