#262422 Hex Color
Dusty near-black with warm restraint
Dark and highly muted, #262422 is a near-black dark gray with subtle brown undertones and a dusty, ashy finish. Its low lightness creates a serious, restrained mood suited to typography, product design, and moody interfaces. Use it as a dominant background with white text, which reaches about 15.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #262422.
Questions about #262422
What is #262422 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #262422 is rgb(38, 36, 34), in HSL hsl(30, 6%, 14%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 11%, 85%.
What colors pair well with #262422?
#262422 pairs well with warm neutrals, muted blue-greens, and soft terracotta accents, which add contrast while respecting its dusty brown undertone and keeping the overall palette grounded rather than stark. Cream, sand, and dusty rose can soften it further.
Does #262422 read as warm or cool?
#262422 reads as a warm-leaning near-black because its brown undertones soften the neutral gray base, though its very low lightness keeps the overall impression restrained, serious, and close to charcoal. It can feel less harsh than pure black.
Is #262422 readable on white or black?
#262422 has a 15.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.35:1 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.