#266626 Hex Color
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Reach for dark green when a layout needs a grounded, serious base. #266626 sits in the muted forest range: low lightness and restrained saturation keep it steady instead of lively. That makes the hex code a solid pick for eco, finance, or garden branding backgrounds, and white text clears WCAG AA at roughly 7.0:1 contrast. Pair it with cream or terracotta accents so it never turns muddy.
Questions about #266626
What is #266626 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #266626 is rgb(38, 102, 38), in HSL hsl(120, 46%, 27%) and in CMYK 63%, 0%, 63%, 60%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #266626?
#266626 pairs best with warm neutrals like cream or terracotta, which lift its muted base without clashing. Cool blues tend to drag it toward muddy, so keep those out of large areas.
Is #266626 readable on white or black?
#266626 has a 6.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.01:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.