#260033 Hex Color
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#260033 is a very dark purple with cool violet undertones and extremely low lightness. Its heavy, subdued appearance suits moody interfaces, luxury branding, gaming, spiritual themes, and dramatic backgrounds. Use it as a dominant base with white text, which reaches about 18.6:1 contrast and meets WCAG AA for body text. The hex code is #260033.
Questions about #260033
What is #260033 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #260033 is rgb(38, 0, 51), in HSL hsl(285, 100%, 10%) and in CMYK 25%, 100%, 0%, 80%.
What colors pair well with #260033?
#260033 pairs well with white, soft gray, pale lavender, and warm metallics because their higher lightness separates them clearly from its dark, cool violet base in interfaces, packaging, and branding. A muted sage accent adds an earthy counterpoint without overwhelming the palette.
Where should designers use #260033?
#260033 works best as a dominant dark base for hero sections, dark-mode panels, packaging, and dramatic type, while its low lightness can hide detail in small icons or fine text when contrast is weak.
Is #260033 readable on white or black?
#260033 has a 18.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.13:1 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.