#261D19 Hex Color
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A very dark, grayed brown with almost no saturation left, #261d19 sits near black but keeps a warm undertone. That low lightness makes it a strong dominant base for dark mode UI and moody packaging, where white text hits about 16.5:1 contrast. Pair it with burnt orange or aged brass so the muted mood does not turn flat. The hex code #261d19 fits coffee, tobacco, and vintage branding.
Questions about #261d19
What is #261d19 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #261d19 is rgb(38, 29, 25), in HSL hsl(18, 21%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 34%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #261d19?
Burnt orange, aged brass, and soft cream all lift #261d19 without breaking its muted character. Keep accents desaturated too, since vivid colors next to this brown can look garish.
Is #261d19 readable on white or black?
#261d19 has a 16.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.27:1 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.