#261819 Hex Color
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#261819 sits so deep in red that it nearly reads black, carrying a dusty, ashy undertone. The hex code works best as a dark base in a 60/30/10 layout, since its warmth only surfaces next to lighter tones. White text hits about 17.1:1 contrast on it, well past AA, and a dusty rose or burnt copper accent keeps it from going flat.
Questions about #261819
What is #261819 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261819 is rgb(38, 24, 25), in HSL hsl(356, 23%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 34%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #261819?
Dusty rose and burnt copper pull out the hidden warmth in #261819, which otherwise stays muted at this lightness. Cool pale grays also work, but they can push it toward reading as plain black. Try dusty rose as a small accent to test the undertone.
Is #261819 good for text backgrounds?
Yes, with light text. White on #261819 reaches about 17.1:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 AA threshold for small body text. Dark text on it fails badly, so keep type white or cream.
Is #261819 readable on white or black?
#261819 has a 17.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.22:1 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.