#26502A Hex Color
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The hex code #26502a is a dark, dusty green with an ashy undertone. It sits closer to a forest floor than a bright emerald, which gives it a serious, grounded feel. Designers reach for it in sustainability and finance branding, moody dark mode layouts, and garden or pharmacy work. White text reads clearly on top at about a 9.3:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #26502a
What is #26502a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #26502a is rgb(38, 80, 42), in HSL hsl(126, 36%, 23%) and in CMYK 52%, 0%, 48%, 69%.
What colors pair well with #26502a?
#26502a pairs well with cream, warm tan, and soft gold, which lift its gray undertone. Burgundy adds richness for moody palettes, while white text keeps layouts accessible at about 9.3:1 contrast.
Is #26502a readable on white or black?
#26502a has a 9.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.26:1 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.