Close to French Blue
#267ECE
#267ECE is a mid-tone, rich blue, close to the color French Blue. In RGB it’s made of 14.9% red, 49.4% green, and 80.8% blue. Its hue is 209°, with 69% saturation and 48% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
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Split complementary
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WCAG contrast ratios for text. 4.5:1 is the minimum for body text, 3:1 for large text.
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#267ECE in use
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Body text stays dark for reading; the color carries buttons, links, and accents.
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Questions about #267ECE
What color is #267ECE?
#267ECE is a mid-tone, rich blue, close to the color French Blue. In RGB it’s made of 14.9% red, 49.4% green, and 80.8% blue. Its hue is 209°, with 69% saturation and 48% lightness, so it reads as a cool color. Black text sits best on top of it.
What is #267ECE in RGB?
#267ECE is rgb(38, 126, 206): 38 red, 126 green, and 206 blue on a 0–255 scale.
What is #267ECE in CMYK?
Roughly cmyk(82, 39, 0, 19). Print results depend on paper and press, so proof it before a big print run.
What Pantone is closest to #267ECE?
PANTONE 3005 C is the closest match in our list. Screen colors and ink never match perfectly; check a physical Pantone guide.
What color goes with #267ECE?
Its complement #AF6B30 gives the strongest contrast. For something calmer, try its analogous neighbors, or its own tints and shades above.