Dark Red

The color #261717 is a dark red that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 38, 23, 23 and HSL values of 0°, 25%, 12%.

Color Values for #261717

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HEX:
#261717
RGB:
rgb(38,23,23) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(0,25%,12%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 39%, 39%, 85%) Copied!

Color Composition of #261717

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #261717. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 14.9%
Green: 9%
Blue: 9%

Contrast Analysis for #261717

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 #261717

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #261717

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

Complementary Colors for #261717

The complementary color for #261717 is #172626. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #261717

The analogous colors for #261717 are #26171F and #261F17. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #261717

The triadic colors for #261717 are #172617 and #171726. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #261717

These are the darker variations of #261717. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #1E1212 and #170E0E. This progression shows how #261717 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #261717

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #514545 and #7D7474. This progression shows how #261717. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #261717

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #261717. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #261717

Companies and brands that incorporate #261717 in their visual identity.

#261717 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #261717. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #261717 is a dark red with RGB values of 38, 23, 23 and HSL values of 0°, 25%, 12%.

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