#26146A Hex Color
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Dark indigo leaning navy, #26146a barely reflects light, which gives it a serious, closed-off character. Its low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode UI and night sky layouts, where white text reads at roughly 15.1:1 contrast. It flatters muted gold accents better than bright pastels. For lighter options, see similar purple shades.
Questions about #26146a
What is #26146a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #26146a is rgb(38, 20, 106), in HSL hsl(253, 68%, 25%) and in CMYK 64%, 81%, 0%, 58%.
What text color works best on #26146a?
White text is the safest choice, reaching about 15.1:1 contrast on #26146a, well above the WCAG AA requirement of 4.5:1. Light grays also work, but keep them above 60% lightness for small body text.
What colors pair well with #26146a?
Muted gold, burgundy, and dusty mauve all sit comfortably beside #26146a without fighting its depth. Save bright yellows and neon greens for small accents only, since they overpower it.
Is #26146a readable on white or black?
#26146a has a 15.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.39:1 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.