#261B00 Hex Color
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This extremely dark, desaturated olive sits on the edge of black. Because it is so moody and near-neutral, it serves best as a ground or background rather than a focal point. Pair the hex code #261b00 with a clean cream or bright white to maintain legibility, as the high contrast provides excellent readability for UI text. It brings a serious, grounded weight to any composition.
Questions about #261b00
What is #261b00 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261b00 is rgb(38, 27, 0), in HSL hsl(43, 100%, 7%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 100%, 85%.
How should I use #261b00 in a UI design?
Use #261b00 as a sophisticated, lower-contrast alternative to pure black for text or background elements. It maintains excellent readability when paired with high-contrast accents like warm creams or soft whites, preventing the visual harshness often caused by standard black.
Does #261b00 read as a warm or cool color?
This color leans decidedly warm due to its strong olive and brown undertones. Unlike cooler, blue-based blacks, #261b00 carries an organic, earthy weight that helps soften designs while still appearing dark enough to provide a solid, grounded anchor.
Is #261b00 readable on white or black?
#261b00 has a 16.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.23:1 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.