#261635 Hex Color
Dusty Violet With a Gloomy Edge
A dusty, near-black violet, #261635 stays low-key even at large sizes. The hex code carries a cool, ashy undertone that suits dark mode backgrounds and moody brand work. Pair it with muted gold or plum for contrast that feels considered. White text reaches about 16.8:1 against it, so small body copy passes AA with room to spare.
Questions about #261635
What is #261635 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261635 is rgb(38, 22, 53), in HSL hsl(271, 41%, 15%) and in CMYK 28%, 58%, 0%, 79%.
What colors pair well with #261635?
Muted gold, dusty mauve, and warm taupe flatter this dark violet because their soft saturation matches its own. Sharp neon accents tend to overpower it, so keep any bright color small if you use it at all.
Is #261635 readable on white or black?
#261635 has a 16.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.24:1 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.