#262529 Hex Color
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Dark and nearly colorless, #262529 is a muted neutral with a slight violet undertone. The hex code carries a serious, restrained mood that suits dark interfaces, typography, and minimalist product design. Use it as a dominant background or strong contrast field, then add lighter accents to prevent large areas from feeling heavy. White text reaches about 15.2:1 contrast here.
Questions about #262529
What is #262529 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #262529 is rgb(38, 37, 41), in HSL hsl(255, 5%, 15%) and in CMYK 7%, 10%, 0%, 84%.
What colors pair well with #262529?
#262529 pairs well with muted sage, dusty terracotta, and soft ivory because its low saturation lets warmer accents stand out. Keep those accents selective, since the dark base can overpower pale neutrals when used across too much of a layout.
Is #262529 readable on white or black?
#262529 has a 15.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.37:1 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.