#261D10 Hex Color
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Dark and heavily muted, #261d10 is a brown with ashy gray undertones and very low lightness. Its gloomy, grounded character suits coffee, chocolate, tobacco, organic, and vintage branding. Use the hex code #261d10 as a dark background or supporting tone with white text, which reaches about 16.6:1 contrast. It can feel muddy in large, low-contrast layouts.
Questions about #261d10
What is #261d10 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261d10 is rgb(38, 29, 16), in HSL hsl(35, 41%, 11%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 58%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #261d10?
#261d10 pairs well with warm neutrals, soft cream, and muted terracotta, which lift its low lightness while preserving its earthy character; brighter accents work best in small doses because neighboring dark tones can make the brown feel muddy.
Where does #261d10 work best?
Use #261d10 for dark backgrounds, coffee and chocolate-inspired interfaces, or vintage and organic branding, where its ashy brown undertones create a grounded mood; add light content areas or accents to keep large layouts from feeling heavy.
Is #261d10 readable on white or black?
#261d10 has a 16.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.26:1 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.