#262B27 Hex Color
Moody deep forest green with ashy undertones
This deep, dusty green feels moody and grounded. Because it is so dark, #262b27 works best as a primary background for high-contrast, minimalist interfaces rather than fine text. White or pale cream fonts pop against this shade, ensuring excellent readability. Its ashy, near-grey quality brings a sense of stability and sustainable calm to modern digital designs. The hex code for this color is #262b27.
Questions about #262b27
What is #262b27 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #262b27 is rgb(38, 43, 39), in HSL hsl(132, 6%, 16%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 9%, 83%.
What colors pair well with the deep green of #262b27?
Because #262b27 is so dark and muted, it acts as a strong neutral that pops against cream or warm beige text. For accent colors, it balances surprisingly well with soft terracotta or muted gold tones.
Is #262b27 suitable for main body text on a website?
While #262b27 is dark, it generally does not provide enough contrast against standard white backgrounds to meet basic accessibility standards for small body text. Use it primarily for large headings or as a grounding background color instead.
Is #262b27 readable on white or black?
#262b27 has a 14.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 1.45:1 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.