#261C15 Hex Color
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Not quite black and not quite brown, #261c15 is a dark, dusty shade with a faint warm undertone. The hex code works as a moody base for coffee, craft, or vintage designs. Pair it with terracotta or muted sage, since large flat areas can turn muddy.
Questions about #261c15
What is #261c15 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261c15 is rgb(38, 28, 21), in HSL hsl(25, 29%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 45%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #261c15?
Warm accents like terracotta and sage keep #261c15 from turning muddy, while soft cream brings out its brown undertone. Cool brights tend to clash with it.
Is #261c15 readable on white or black?
#261c15 has a 16.67:1 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.