Dark Red

The color #261609 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 38, 22, 9 and HSL values of 27°, 62%, 9%.

Color Values for #261609

Below are the different color format representations for #261609. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#261609
RGB:
rgb(38,22,9) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(27,62%,9%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 42%, 76%, 85%) Copied!

Color Composition of #261609

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #261609. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.9%
Green: 8.6%
Blue: 3.5%

Contrast Analysis for #261609

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #261609

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #261609

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #261609

The complementary color for #261609 is #091825. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #261609

The analogous colors for #261609 are #25090A and #252409. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #261609

The triadic colors for #261609 are #092516 and #160925. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #261609

These are the darker variations of #261609. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E1207 and #170D05. This progression shows how #261609 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #261609

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #51453A and #7D736B. This progression shows how #261609. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #261609

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #261609. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #261609

Companies and brands that incorporate #261609 in their visual identity.

#261609 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #261609. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #261609 is a dark red with RGB values of 38, 22, 9 and HSL values of 27°, 62%, 9%.

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