#262119 Hex Color
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This almost-black brown is ashy and muted, functioning well as a grounding base for vintage or rustic branding. Because #262119 is so dark, avoid using it as a full-page background unless you pair it with high-contrast, cream-colored typography. It provides a serious, somber alternative to pure black in industrial designs. The hex code for this desaturated shade is #262119.
Questions about #262119
What is #262119 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #262119 is rgb(38, 33, 25), in HSL hsl(37, 21%, 12%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 34%, 85%. Browse more shades of black with names and hex codes.
How should I use #262119 in web design?
#262119 works best as a grounding neutral for heavy text or borders rather than a full-page background. Because it is so dark and muted, it requires high-contrast cream or off-white typography to remain readable for users.
Does #262119 pair well with other colors?
This ashy brown pairs effectively with earthy, desaturated tones like sage or terracotta to maintain a cohesive vintage aesthetic. Avoid bright, neon colors, as they will clash with the somber and serious mood this dark shade naturally projects.
Is #262119 readable on white or black?
#262119 has a 15.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.31:1 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.