#261C0D Hex Color
Dark brown with a dusty, ashy edge
Far from a rich chocolate, #261c0d is a dark brown pushed so close to charcoal it nearly loses its hue. A faint warm undertone keeps it from reading cold. Use it as a dominant base in dark mode or vintage packaging, and pair it with muted sage or burnt orange. White text hits about 16.7:1 contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #261c0d
What is #261c0d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261c0d is rgb(38, 28, 13), in HSL hsl(36, 49%, 10%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 66%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #261c0d?
Muted sage, burnt orange, and warm cream all pair well with #261c0d, because its low saturation and near-black lightness give dusty or slightly brighter tones room to stand out.
What mood does #261c0d create in a design?
Its very low lightness reads as serious and grounded, with a hint of warmth from the brown undertone. Used across large areas it can feel gloomy, so balance it with lighter neutrals.
Is #261c0d readable on white or black?
#261c0d has a 16.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.25:1 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.