#260A38 Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #260a38 is a cool purple with low saturation and nearly black depth. It gives interfaces and branding a serious, mysterious mood, with associations of spirituality, wisdom, and structure. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 17.8:1 contrast, or pair it with dusty lavender for restrained luxury. The hex code is #260a38.
Questions about #260a38
What is #260a38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #260a38 is rgb(38, 10, 56), in HSL hsl(277, 70%, 13%) and in CMYK 32%, 82%, 0%, 78%. Browse more shades of purple with names and hex codes.
Does #260a38 work with white text?
White text has about a 17.8:1 contrast ratio against #260a38, making the combination suitable for readable body text and strong enough to meet common WCAG AA and AAA thresholds for normal and large text. Check actual font styling before publishing.
What colors pair well with #260a38?
Dusty lavender, mauve, and soft gray pair well with #260a38, adding contrast without losing its restrained mood. For a stronger accent, use muted gold or warm cream, while white remains the clearest choice for text.
Does #260a38 look warm or cool?
#260a38 reads as a cool purple because its blue-violet bias and very low brightness outweigh the warmth of red. Its near-black depth gives it a serious, mysterious character, making it better for grounded contrast than cheerful, high-energy layouts.
Is #260a38 readable on white or black?
#260a38 has a 17.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.18:1 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.