#260004 Hex Color

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This near-black red carries a somber, dusty weight that feels almost gothic. Because #260004 is so desaturated and dark, it functions best as a dramatic background rather than fine text. Pair it with soft cream or muted gold to cut the gloom. White text remains highly readable here, making it a reliable choice for moody, high-contrast dark mode interfaces.

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What is #260004 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #260004 is rgb(38, 0, 4), in HSL hsl(354, 100%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 89%, 85%.

How should I use #260004 in a UI design?

#260004 works best as a dramatic, moody background color rather than for fine text. Because it is so dark, pairing it with high-contrast cream or soft gold elements ensures readability while maintaining a sophisticated, atmospheric aesthetic.

Is #260004 readable on white or black?

#260004 has a 19.36:1 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.

#260004 Hex Color

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