#260000 Hex Color
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This near-black red is exceptionally dark, acting more like an atmospheric neutral than a primary hue. Because #260000 is so somber and dense, it works best as a moody background or a subtle accent rather than a text color. Pair it with soft cream or gold to prevent it from looking like a flat, muddy void. It provides high contrast for white text.
Questions about #260000
What is #260000 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #260000 is rgb(38, 0, 0), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 100%, 85%.
What colors pair best with #260000?
Is #260000 appropriate for body text?
Avoid using #260000 for body text because its intense density makes it difficult to distinguish from pure black in low-light environments. It serves better as a subtle background or an elegant accent color where high contrast against white or light neutrals is easily maintained.
Is #260000 readable on white or black?
#260000 has a 19.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.