1. blues
2. dark-muteds
3. Cold Steel

Color Cold Steel blue (#262335):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cold Steel blue (#262335):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Cold Steel / #262335

The HTML HEX code is #262335. The corresponding color name is "Cold Steel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 38%, Green (G): 35%, Blue (B): 53%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 28%, Magenta (M): 34%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 79%. In the HSL color space, #262335 has a hue of 250°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 17%. The HSV representation is 250° for hue, 34% for saturation, and 21% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 15, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = -11. The XYZ representation is X: 2, Y: 2, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1488, U (chrominance) = 0.0290, and V (chrominance) = 0.0002.

The decimal value of the color is 2499381. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #524B71 for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #262335, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 15930 Kelvin (15930K).

The approximate wavelength of #262335 is around 463.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cold Steel (Hex: #262335): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #262335, also known as Cold Steel, bears a striking resemblance to the dark and sleek texture of polished gunmetal. This deep, cool hue evokes a sense of strength and sophistication, much like the cold, formidable strength of a steel blade. It shares similarities with the coolness of water reflecting moonlight, the shadows cast by towering mountains, and the sleek surface of a glossy black sports car. This color exudes an air of mystery and elegance, making it a perfect choice for creating a modern and refined aesthetic in branding, design, or fashion.

Tints and Shades of #262335 HEX color (Cold Steel)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #262335, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #C9C8CD
• #93919A
• #5C5A68
• #262335
• #1D1A28
• #13121B
• #0A090D
• #000000

Tones of Cold Steel (#262335 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #262335, #4a4853 is the less saturated color, while #262335 is the most saturated one.

• #4a4853
• #413f4c
• #383644
• #2f2c3d
• #262335
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #262335;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #262335; }

.text {color:#262335;}

.background {background-color:#262335;}

.border {border:1px solid #262335;}