#261309 Hex Color
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This near-black brown carries a heavy, serious weight suitable for moody branding or dark mode interfaces. The hex code for this shade is #261309. It provides high contrast, allowing white text to maintain clarity with a 17.8:1 ratio. While effective as a grounding background, avoid using it in cramped layouts where it may read as muddy rather than refined.
Questions about #261309
What is #261309 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261309 is rgb(38, 19, 9), in HSL hsl(21, 62%, 9%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 76%, 85%.
Where should I use #261309 in a design layout?
#261309 works best as a primary background color for high-contrast interfaces or as a moody alternative to standard black. Because of its extreme depth, pair it with bright off-whites or soft creams to maintain legibility without harsh eye strain.
Does #261309 read as warm or cool?
This shade reads distinctly warm, carrying strong red and yellow undertones common in deep espresso or coffee tones. It lacks the starkness of a true black, which makes it feel organic and grounded rather than industrial or cold in application.
Is #261309 readable on white or black?
#261309 has a 17.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.17:1 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.