#261C8E Hex Color
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Far from black but darker than most blues, #261c8e is a deep indigo with a violet pull. Its low lightness reads moody and formal, which suits dark mode interfaces, night sky themes, and luxury branding. White text holds up well on top, hitting about 12.8:1 contrast. Use it as a dominant base and warm it up with dusty gold or burgundy.
Questions about #261c8e
What is #261c8e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261c8e is rgb(38, 28, 142), in HSL hsl(245, 67%, 33%) and in CMYK 73%, 80%, 0%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #261c8e?
Dusty gold, burgundy, and muted copper bring out the violet undertone in #261c8e, since warm accents keep this dark indigo from reading flat. Cooler options include slate gray and pale lavender.
Is #261c8e good for text backgrounds?
Yes. White text on #261c8e reaches about 12.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 required for WCAG AA body text. Black text falls short, so stick to light type on top.
Is #261c8e readable on white or black?
#261c8e has a 12.81:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.63:1 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.