#26006B Hex Color
Deep, authoritative indigo with violet undertones
This dark, saturated indigo pulls heavily toward violet, creating a moody and authoritative presence. Because it is so deep, #26006b works best as a primary background or a heavy base rather than an accent. It provides high contrast for white text, making it a reliable choice for dark mode UI. If you are experimenting with mixing purple, this hex code serves as a solid anchor point.
Questions about #26006b
What is #26006b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #26006b is rgb(38, 0, 107), in HSL hsl(261, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 64%, 100%, 0%, 58%.
How should I use #26006b in UI design?
#26006b works best as a primary background color or a heavy base element rather than a small accent. Because it is so deep, it provides excellent contrast for white or light-colored text, making it a reliable, readable choice for modern dark mode interfaces.
What colors pair well with #26006b?
Is #26006b readable on white or black?
#26006b has a 16.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.29:1 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.